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.
6 Questions To Help Students Cope With Everyday Stress
Stress can be an overwhelming force in teenagers’ lives. A few simple questions can help them find relief and get back to learning.1.2kUnderstanding and Supporting Your Student With ODD
The behaviors associated with oppositional defiant disorder can be challenging in the classroom, but there are strategies to help build relationships and make way for learning.Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.129.4k
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.128.1kA 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.89.7kAfter Social Isolation, Preparing Our Youngest Students to Thrive
How early-grade teachers tackled a chaotic year and helped the youngest learners acclimate to life in (actual) school. It’s work that's likely to continue this school year.1.7kTrauma is ‘Written Into Our Bodies’—but Educators Can Help
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s first surgeon general, on the impact of multigenerational adversity, SEL in the classroom, and the transformational powers of meditation.13.5k
Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being
The pandemic has revealed—and exacerbated—inequities that hold many students back. Here’s how teachers can help.27.3kHelping Students Reacclimate to Being With Others All Day
Many students are still a little overwhelmed at being around their peers, though they’re also excited. Some simple strategies can help them adjust to being back in school.10.5k60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss
A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy.44.6k
A De-escalation Exercise for Upset Students
A simple technique that takes just a few minutes can help an agitated student regain the state of mind needed for learning.23.6k
The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss building trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments.31.8kHow to Safely Manage a Student in Crisis
A trauma-sensitive, proactive plan for safely managing disruptive behavior includes knowing when to call for support and how to help a student de-escalate.1.6kWhy Sex Education Isn’t Just About Biology Anymore
We talked to science teachers and health educators across the country to better understand how sex ed has evolved to adapt to our increasingly complex sociopolitical climate.284Understanding Trauma-Informed Education
The principal of an internationally recognized trauma-informed school explains what this form of education is—and what it isn’t.13.3k
