https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/trauma Trauma en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:38:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-most-authentic-english-class-ive-ever-taught/2026/06 Emily Torres said the class has been the most meaningful teaching experience of her career. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:38:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-most-authentic-english-class-ive-ever-taught/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-school-where-creative-writing-helps-teens-cope-with-trauma/2026/06 Students in a class taught by Emily Torres have significant trauma, mental health challenges, or both. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:37:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-school-where-creative-writing-helps-teens-cope-with-trauma/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/annunciation-school-teachers-look-back-on-a-year-that-started-with-a-shooting/2026/06 Since August, teachers have navigated raw and unpredictable grief—the children’s and their own. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/annunciation-school-teachers-look-back-on-a-year-that-started-with-a-shooting/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03 The National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:21:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-6-years-ago-schools-closed-for-covid-have-we-learned-the-right-lessons/2026/03 A school administrator outlines four priorities to guide true recovery from the pandemic. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:48:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-6-years-ago-schools-closed-for-covid-have-we-learned-the-right-lessons/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-doing-the-nearly-impossible-teaching-when-the-world-delivers-fear/2026/01 Videos of Renee Good and Alex Pretti's killings are everywhere. How should teachers respond? Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:29:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-doing-the-nearly-impossible-teaching-when-the-world-delivers-fear/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-sort-of-nation-terrorizes-children-a-teachers-view-from-minneapolis/2026/01 My students live with the knowledge that anyone they love could be taken by ICE at any moment. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:47:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-sort-of-nation-terrorizes-children-a-teachers-view-from-minneapolis/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-fear-is-a-thief-of-focus-a-teacher-on-the-impact-of-ice-and-renee-nicole-goods-death/2026/01 At a time that feels like a state of emergency, educators are doing their best to protect students. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:03:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-fear-is-a-thief-of-focus-a-teacher-on-the-impact-of-ice-and-renee-nicole-goods-death/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-practical-tips-for-creating-a-safe-and-supportive-space-for-students/2025/10 Student learning, engagement, and behavior are all affected by stress. Learn to recognize the signs. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:35:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-practical-tips-for-creating-a-safe-and-supportive-space-for-students/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-3-ways-schools-can-support-students-mental-health/2025/08 Childhood trauma and adversity are now acknowledged. Educators need strategies to respond to them. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:18:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-3-ways-schools-can-support-students-mental-health/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-principal-rescued-kids-during-the-texas-floods-now-his-work-continues/2025/07 Principal Rick Sralla is now guiding students and staff through the aftermath of the tragedy. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:35:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-principal-rescued-kids-during-the-texas-floods-now-his-work-continues/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-obama-ed-sec-john-king-how-to-make-school-safe-for-students-with-trauma/2025/05 A former education secretary has some suggestions for making schools a safe space for students dealing with trauma. Thu, 15 May 2025 20:32:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-obama-ed-sec-john-king-how-to-make-school-safe-for-students-with-trauma/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/obama-ed-sec-john-king-teachers-cant-be-bombarded-with-reforms/2025/05 He describes life through the lens of the teachers who shaped him, and reflects on his time leading the nation's education agency. Tue, 06 May 2025 21:20:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/obama-ed-sec-john-king-teachers-cant-be-bombarded-with-reforms/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-covid-still-affects-classrooms-heres-how/2025/04 Five years after the start of the pandemic, educators witness its ongoing consequences. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:55:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-covid-still-affects-classrooms-heres-how/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/creating-resilient-schools-with-a-trauma-responsive-mtss Join us to learn how school leaders are building a trauma-responsive MTSS to support students & improve school outcomes. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:42:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/creating-resilient-schools-with-a-trauma-responsive-mtss https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/leading-a-district-after-a-school-shooting-is-hard-these-superintendents-want-to-help/2025/03 A network of superintendents who've led districts after school shootings plans to support colleagues recovering from similar crises. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:04:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/leading-a-district-after-a-school-shooting-is-hard-these-superintendents-want-to-help/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-generation-alpha-is-defined-by-tragedy/2025/02 Rising teens have direct digital access to unending pain, violence, and loss, writes Bettina L. Love. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:44:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-generation-alpha-is-defined-by-tragedy/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-cant-just-return-to-normal-after-a-climate-disaster/2025/01 This is what’s missing when education leaders urge schools to return to normalcy too soon after crises or disasters. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:22:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-cant-just-return-to-normal-after-a-climate-disaster/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-resource-guide-to-help-schools-move-forward-after-a-shooting/2024/09 Administrators have a responsibility no one wants in the wake of school violence. Here are some resources to help. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:04:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-resource-guide-to-help-schools-move-forward-after-a-shooting/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-principal-who-stopped-a-school-shooting-learned-to-be-vulnerable/2024/08 Principal Greg Johnson talks about how his life changed after a school shooting. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:15:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-principal-who-stopped-a-school-shooting-learned-to-be-vulnerable/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 Teachers who survived the Sandy Hook and Columbine shootings had to find a way to help their students process trauma. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:41:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/active-shooter-drills-that-prepare-but-dont-traumatize-advice-from-principals/2024/07 Striking a balance is essential, principals say. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:16:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/active-shooter-drills-that-prepare-but-dont-traumatize-advice-from-principals/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-teacher-stress-management-is-crucial-for-handling-student-mental-health/2024/06 A Chicago program helps teachers learn how to manage their own stress in classes with more easily triggered students. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:18:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-teacher-stress-management-is-crucial-for-handling-student-mental-health/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-when-teaching-english-learners-embrace-these-3-critical-mindsets/2024/05 English learners will have more success if teachers adjust their thinking. Here's how. Fri, 17 May 2024 12:48:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-when-teaching-english-learners-embrace-these-3-critical-mindsets/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-helped-these-k-12-leaders-after-school-shootings/2024/05 School shootings leave deep and lasting impact on the community, including those charged with leading students and staff in the aftermath. Thu, 16 May 2024 17:21:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-helped-these-k-12-leaders-after-school-shootings/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-support-students-afflicted-by-trauma/2023/11 A major goal of trauma-informed practice is to limit the negative impact on student learning and well-being. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:07:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-support-students-afflicted-by-trauma/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-respond-when-kids-are-too-scared-to-come/2023/10 A school psychologist has advice on how to respond to children traumatized by violence in their community. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:51:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-respond-when-kids-are-too-scared-to-come/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/we-really-didnt-know-what-to-do-how-a-district-regrouped-after-a-mass-shooting/2023/10 The superintendent of a community rocked by a 2022 mass shooting discusses what the district did after the violence. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:55:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/we-really-didnt-know-what-to-do-how-a-district-regrouped-after-a-mass-shooting/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-is-a-teacher-to-do-returning-to-the-classroom-after-a-tragedy/2023/10 Earlier this year, an active shooter shook my campus. Here are my 3 lessons on preparing for the first day back in front of class. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:10:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-is-a-teacher-to-do-returning-to-the-classroom-after-a-tragedy/2023/10