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 ...

Getting students engaged with academic content begins with relationships and ensuring their basic needs are met. That’s according to Carey Arensberg, a 4th grade teacher in Alabama who leverages her ...

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 ...

Between 85-89% of college students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime, significantly impacting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. The compounding ...

Being “trauma-informed” has become a bit of a buzzword in education these days. A previous series in this blog attempted to provide an introduction to what it might mean for teachers. Today’s post ...

The IRC's Healing Classrooms Approach to Classroom Management Strategies for Students Affected by Forced Migration is a useful resource for education staff. Our Healing Classrooms approach supports ...

A child may survive violence, homelessness, or other profoundly distressing circumstance, but that doesn’t mean it’s over. The stress-response system that trauma activates in the body can have ...