For the teachers rewriting what school can be.
For the teachers rewriting what school can be.
Last week, the best figure skater in the world fell – twice – and finished eighth. If you haven’t been following the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, here’s what happened. Ilia Malinin, nicknamed the “Quad God,” is the only skater on earth…
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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…
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…
Summer planning time! After explaining trauma-informed vs trauma-responsive teaching, you asked: "What does this actually look like?"
Here are 3 strategies to plan for fall:
✓ Predictable routines with built-in choices
✓ Reframe "misbehavior" as communication
✓ Connect before you correct
These work for ALL students and are just 3 of the 10 complete hacks in my upcoming book with Dr. Jill Davis, "Hacking Trauma-Responsive Practices."
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.
When we first drafted the outline for our book, we titled it Hacking Trauma-Responsive Practices. It was bold. Practical. A nod to the popular “Hack Learning” series and a way to signal immediate solutions for overwhelmed educators navigating the impacts of…
Back-to-school season is here, and it’s time to rethink this classroom tradition. Learn trauma-responsive alternatives that work better for ALL students. As the beginning of the school year approaches and educators increasingly recognize the need for trauma-responsive practices in schools,…
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,…