Poverty, defined as the absence of needed resources, can have both short- and long-term effects on health, development and success in life. Students who live with limited resources may need unique supports in order to reveal often-hidden potential. Educators who understand the potential impacts and are ready with specific strategies will be better able to help every student achieve at high levels.
A conversation with Rose Prejean-Harris Director of social-emotional learning, Atlanta Public Schools
When it comes to remote learning and mental health, educators have to actively stay connected with students and families
We are approaching the two month mark since schools shut their doors in response to COVID-19, and we are now entering a new phase in the learning process. Despite an
Most of us are aware of the negative effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the health and welfare of a child. ACEs are harmful interpersonal exposures in the home
Teachers can help ensure assessments are fair for students by adopting the Universal Design for Learning, assert Karen Lea and Barbara Dame, both assessment developers. In this blog post, Lea
These are trying times for all of us. Pervasive school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have left many teachers and administrators feeling fearful, anxious, and acutely missing their students
Educators can co-create a healing-centered learning environment with students where wounds become the wisdom needed to go forward.
Retrieval practice, elaboration, and concept mapping help students make richer, more meaningful connections between ideas.
Many teachers, students, and parents are proving to be remarkably resilient during this time when it comes to the effects of the pandemic on school, education, and student learning. It
Because families are the first nurturers and educators of their children, it is helpful for policymakers and other stakeholders to understand how family characteristics, the activities in which families engage,
