In the video, Dr. Nia Heard-Garris explains how media exposure to racism negatively impacts health by causing stress and trauma, especially through vicarious racism, which is when children witness or hear about racist incidents rather than experiencing them directly.
This video offers an inside look at the use of restorative circles in a high school.
film underscores the challenges Black girls face with insights from multiple experts across the country who have worked extensively in the fields of social and criminal justice, gender equality and educational equity, giving context to the crisis and providing a roadmap for how our educational system and those who interact with Black girls can provide a positive rather than punitive response to behaviors that are often misunderstood or misrepresented.
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Students practice self-regulation and manage their stress and frustration in a de-escalation space in each classroom.
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The video shows a restorative justice session at Edna Brewer Middle School where students involved in a fight discuss the incident and work towards resolution. The process emphasizes accountability, open communication, and repairing harm without suspensions, fostering a supportive and constructive school environment.
The video shows a teacher introducing a “One Minute Greeting” activity to students, where they greet each other respectfully while making eye contact and ensuring safety by not running or shaking hands too hard. After completing the greeting, the teacher and students reflect on their interactions, noting positive behaviors like maintaining eye contact, avoiding running, and taking turns speaking.
In the video “Nonviolent Communication with Dr. Roxy Manning,” Dr. Manning discusses the principles and practices of nonviolent communication (NVC). She explains how NVC can be used to improve interpersonal relationships, resolve conflicts, and foster empathy and understanding through compassionate and clear communication techniques.
This video provides an example of how a first-grade teacher uses morning meetings, including other SEL practices, to build relationships at the beginning of each day.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Use the resources on this website and short video in staff and family presentations to share information on how students’ need for safety and belonging is vital in their success in school.
This video features teachers who have implemented trauma-informed strategies in their schools and classrooms to support students. It includes discussion of how these schools have communicated to staff about these efforts and training they have used.
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