The new question-of-the-week is: What is trauma-informed teaching and what does it look like in the classroom? Editor’s Note: This two-part series is being “guest-hosted” by a longtime regular ...

Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include everyday Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) such ...

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP >> During Bristol Township School District’s professional development days on Sept. 4-6, teachers of kindergarten through eighth grade participated in responsive classroom training, ...

Many teachers are working to modify their classrooms and schools to offer a more supportive environment for students who have experienced trauma in their lives. They're taking heed of research showing ...

In schools today, many students are entering the classroom enduring a tremendous amount of adversity and exhibiting painbased behaviors. When educators have a foundation of understanding surrounding ...

Missing the bus, a failed test, a fight at school, a sleepless night - these are all things that can lead to a bad day for any student at school. But when piled together and coupled with more ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and wide-reaching effect on students, from the quality and nature of the instruction they have received to their social and emotional well-being. Whether ...

When students act out in class, some people might see bad behavior. But Allisyn Swift sees something different: a response to trauma. Swift is the executive director of the Coalition for Compassionate ...

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