For the teachers rewriting what school can be.
For the teachers rewriting what school can be.
Two years ago, I was leery of pit bulls. I had heard they’re inherently aggressive. I’d heard stories of them turning on their owners, and even though I had friends and family with pit bulls who never had problems with…
The Two-Student Reality Check Picture two seventh-graders with the same math assignment due tomorrow. One student sits at their kitchen island with perfect lighting, high-speed internet, and a parent who can help explain concepts. Their biggest challenge is choosing between…
Every year, the same conversations happen in schools across the country. Teachers worry about students who “aren’t where they should be.” Parents receive concerning reports about children who “need to catch up.” Administrators discuss interventions for kids who “just aren’t…
Friday started like the perfect teaching day. You know the feeling. The weather was gorgeous, my lesson plans were solid, and I felt completely in control as my husband and I headed out for what promised to be an ideal…
This is a very personal and hard story to write, to share this shame with the world. But if it changes how even one person understands the power of embarrassment to derail a life, it’s worth it. The Moment Everything…
Sometimes the long way around is the only way forward. The First Fall I was eighteen and convinced I knew everything. College felt like a waste of time when I could be out in the “real world” making money and…
The post emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinctions between trauma-informed, trauma-sensitive, and trauma-responsive approaches in education. While being informed aids awareness, true progress requires active strategies to support healing in students. Educators must not only recognize trauma but also create environments that foster resilience and growth, aiding students in overcoming emotional challenges.
You’ve seen the viral video. The couple on the kiss cam who were caught on camera. But here’s what most people are missing … If they had just laughed it off, acted like friends, or even ignored the camera entirely,…
Why traditional trauma-informed approaches aren’t enough for our most vulnerable students You know that student. The one who seems hypervigilant about every change in routine. Who flinches when adults approach too quickly. Who appears to test boundaries just when relationships…