Mental Health
Find compassionate perspectives and evidence-based strategies to foster school environments that promote psychological well-being and support students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or social challenges.
Teaching Survivors of the Opioid Epidemic
Students’ personal experiences with the opioid crisis serve as powerful catalysts for a change-driven curriculum.Helping Students Beat Test Anxiety
Fear of failure can prevent students from showing what they know on big tests—but a 10-minute writing exercise can help.Responding to Students With Addiction
Supporting students with drug and alcohol dependency isn’t easy—but some strategies are more helpful than others.Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.A Daily Support System for Students
Students who need extra social and emotional support have a quick check-in with an adult at the start and end of each day.60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss
A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy.The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss building trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments.Bringing the Science of Learning Into Classrooms
Years of research prompt a group of scientists to ask whether we should rethink the way we do school.Addressing Persistent Defiance
Any student may refuse to cooperate at times, but handling students with oppositional defiant disorder requires that teachers have a plan.Creating a Dedicated Space for Reflection
Providing students with a quiet spot where they can calm themselves in times of stress helps them develop self-regulation.Supporting Students With Chronic Trauma
De-escalation strategies can help prevent students’ emotional outbursts, and aid them and their peers in finding calm after one.Teaching With Depression
A look at some of the common symptoms teachers report—along with strategies and resources that can help.Getting Started With Trauma-Informed Practices
When teachers use strategies tailored to children who have experienced trauma, all students reap the emotional and academic benefits.Teaching With Trauma
For teachers coping with adverse childhood experiences or other traumas, common classroom situations can trigger strong reactions.