Extensive research shows that more security measures in schools don't make them safer, building relationships with students does.
Read moreIn High School, the Kids Are Not All Right
Research has already been done on putting more security measures in school - they don't work - building relationships with students is the way to go.
Read moreStudent Activism in School
"Resources, inspiration and expert advice for making a difference on and off campus"
Read moreTeen Engagement in Learning Starts With Respect
This article shares tips on how to communicate respectfully and non-judgmentally with your students while also gaining information on the best ways to engage with them.
Read moreHow feeling respected transforms a student’s relationship to school
How feeling respected transforms a student’s relationship to school.
Read moreResources for Creating a Radically Compassionate Classroom
This article provides information about how to create classroom spaces that are conducive to building compassion among students
Read moreWhen We Listen to Students
This article discusses the importance of learning about your students directly from the source.
Read moreHow to Develop a School Culture That Helps Curb Bullying
This article talks about the benefits of restorative practices on bullying prevention and school climate.
Read moreClimate Connection Toolkit
This kit provides lessons for building positive school culture
Read moreStudents with influence over peers reduce school bullying by 30 percent
This article shows the success of The Roots program.
Read moreThe Roots curriculum, for student-driven positive school climate
This middle school curriculum works to decrease bullying and negative conflict through empowering influential students.
Read moreNational No One Eats Alone Day
This annual event helps build community and understanding among the student body
Read moreHow Empowering Influential Kids Can Change School Culture For the Better
This article focuses on the importance of involving influential students in conflict resolution programs.
Read moreVeto Violence
This website focuses on the public health approach to violence prevention, and provides resources including a short online training.
Read moreMomastery
This blog post provides an interesting idea for teachers to keep track of how their students are doing social-emotionally.
Read moreThe Power of Mindsight
This TED Talk by Dan Seigel discusses the importance of focusing in schools on the social emotional three Rs of Relationship, Reflection and Resilience as well as the academic three Rs of Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic in order to maximize brain development.
Read moreUnderstanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development
This article talks about stages of brain development and how maltreatment can affect this development, as well as intervention strategies.
Read moreTrauma Sensitive Schools
This website has lots of information on how trauma affects learning and interactions at school, how to create a framework for building a trauma-informed and sensitive school, and other resources.
Read moreTrauma Module Videos
These nine approximately 10 minute webinars provide information on how trauma affects students at schools and methods for making classes and campuses trauma-sensitive.
Read moreTrauma & Resilience
This website is a comprehensive resource on trauma and resilience related to under 18.
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