Violence in our communities could be making some children feel unsafe. The trauma from those feelings could have life-long health impacts. Some schools in our area are taking a "trauma-informed" ...

As early childhood educators and researchers grapple with rising trauma rates among young children, a critical shift is underway in 2026. New studies from the *Early Childhood Education Journal* and ...

Teachers can create welcoming, safe spaces while still maintaining high expectations and holding students accountable.

Educators are tasked with the responsibility to create a safe and supportive environment for our students and colleagues. In recent years, we’ve seen a marked increase in stress and trauma-related ...

Trauma-informed teaching is likely to be an essential skill for teachers after students have returned to full-time in-person learning While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a campus community, we should all strive to foster trauma-informed, resilient and inclusive classrooms and communities. When difficult topics come up in class or discussions, content warnings may ...

A few readers of my most recent Substack piece expressed skepticism about my claim that school culture and curriculum have taken a dark turn in recent years and that too many teachers are using their ...

On the first Monday of the school year, I was the outsider — a veteran teacher new to a large, unfamiliar school. I was still learning the layout of the building, much less my students’ names. The ...

More schools are adopting trauma-informed practices to help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. These approaches recognize how adverse experiences shape behavior and learning, and ...