Trauma

People take part in a vigil to stand in solidarity with the Uvalde, Texas, families and demand an end to gun violence at Trinity Episcopal Church on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Newtown, Conn.
People take part in a vigil to stand in solidarity with the Uvalde, Texas, families and demand an end to gun violence at Trinity Episcopal Church last month in Newtown, Conn.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Educators Can Help School Shooting Survivors Recover. A Sandy Hook Mom Explains How
Michele Gay said academic, mental health, and social supports are crucial for children who survive.
Sarah D. Sparks, June 2, 2022
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4 min read
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Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Gun Violence Leaves a Lasting Imprint on Survivors. How Schools Can Help Students Recover
Most trauma support for students comes in the first year after a school shooting, but research suggests the effects last much longer.
Sarah D. Sparks, May 26, 2022
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3 min read
Kladys Castellón prays during a vigil for the victims of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Kladys Castellón prays during a vigil for the victims of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
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School Climate & Safety How Much Trauma Can Our Schools Withstand?
Despite a cascade of tragedy, educators report to work and care for our children. How do they get through it?
Catherine Gewertz, May 26, 2022
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5 min read
Student Well-Being & Movement Spotlight Spotlight on Mental Health
This Spotlight will help you assess the stressors affecting student mental health, explore mental well-being resources in schools, and more.

May 20, 2022
Children walk hand in hand out near the scene of a shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Children walk hand in hand out near the scene of a shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Teaching Discussing Racist Violence With Students: 4 Best Practices
Teachers are tasked with discussing racism and violence following the Buffalo shooting. Here are best practices for tough conversations.
Libby Stanford & Madeline Will, May 17, 2022
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4 min read
A person pays his respects outside the scene of a shooting at a supermarket, in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday, May 15, 2022.
A mourner pays his respects outside the scene of a racially-motivated mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y.
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School Climate & Safety Grief, Anger, Fear: How Teachers Can Help Students Cope With the Buffalo Shooting
After a gunman killed 10 people in a racist attack, teachers again wrestled with how to explain hate and mass violence to students.
Libby Stanford, Madeline Will & Eesha Pendharkar, May 16, 2022
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7 min read
People look at a crater created by a Russian rocket attack in a school yard in Dobropillya, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Thursday, April 28, 2022.
People look at a crater created by a Russian rocket attack in a school yard in Dobropillya, in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, in April.
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Teaching How U.S. Teachers Are Helping Ukrainian Students 'Half a World Apart'
Teachers at a U.S.-based virtual school share what it's like to teach students in a war-torn country.
Ariel Gans, May 10, 2022
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4 min read
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Teacher Preparation Opinion Teacher Prep Should Include Classroom-Culture Training
Great teachers foster environments where students want to be.
Larry Ferlazzo, May 10, 2022
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12 min read
Colorful illustration of girl wearing mask.
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Schools Should Make Students' Wishes Come True. Here's How
We know what care for trauma looks like in health settings. What about in schools?
Catharine Biddle, Mark Tappan & Lyn Mikel Brown, April 25, 2022
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4 min read
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Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says Students Need More Support From Schools When a Caregiver Dies
Children falter academically—and for a long time—when they lose a parent, a study finds.
Sarah D. Sparks, April 12, 2022
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4 min read
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion What Can Schools Do as Trauma Continues to Rear Its Ugly Head?
When a student displays unacceptable behavior, educators could first turn to conversation instead of resorting to traditional discipline.
Lisa Meade, March 20, 2022
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4 min read
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Student Well-Being & Movement What the Research Says How Teachers Can Support Traumatized Students (and Why They Should)
Having supportive adults in place will be critical as schools work to move past the pandemic.
Sarah D. Sparks, March 18, 2022
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5 min read
Wed., March 16, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Student Well-Being & Movement Webinar Examining the Evidence: Supporting Students Coping with Trauma and Toxic Stress
About 1 in 4 school-aged children has experienced a traumatic event that can profoundly affect their development. What strategies can schools implement to meet the needs of students coping with trauma and toxic levels of stress?
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March 16, 2022
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