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What is trauma? According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), child trauma is when a child witnesses or is involved in an event and, as a result, feels intensely threatened. A traumatic event or situation exceeds an individual’s ability to…..
By Michael E. RuaneAugust 25, 2011 Brother Hatchel doesn’t see so well anymore. And he has a prosthetic leg. So brothers Navy and Klugh guide him along the outdoor railing of the historic school where their fraternity chapter meets. Using two…..
By Michael Gerson Columnist Washington Post November 8, 2021 at 2:39 p.m. EST Among other things, the birth of America was one of history’s greatest acts of hypocrisy. A nation dedicated to the proposition that “all men are created equal”…..
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As children grow older, play remains important for learning and development. Read how to encourage play for children. Play is often defined as children’s work. It is through play that children organize and make sense of the world. Play also…..
Every year, school systems adopt new educational interventions and initiatives. This can be overwhelming to educators, as it puts a strain on time, resources and emotions. A no- cost, high impact intervention that is easy to integrate into classroom practice…..
By Donna St. George October 27, 2021 at 6:18 p.m. EDT Montgomery County teachers and support workers are protesting staff shortages in Maryland’s largest school system, saying they are exhausted and stressed out less than two months into the school year. Leaders…..
By Michele L. Norris Columnist October 26, 2021 at 3:05 p.m. EDT Claudette Colvin was 15 years old when she was arrested in Montgomery, Ala., and placed on indefinite probation, after refusing to vacate her seat on a bus so a young…..
By Erin Blakemore October 23, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. EDT Overdoses and emotional difficulties. Crushing loneliness and stress. Grief and depression. The pandemic has accelerated mental health crises among children. The problem has ballooned to emergency proportions because of a shortage of…..
Seth Kahan Seth is a motivational speaker and keynote speaker. He uses storytelling and communication exercises to help build strong business communities and ignite positive organizational change. Article reprinted as published in the Spring 2006 Journal for Quality & Participation. In…..