The purpose of this research study was to create an awareness of Trauma Informed Practices through Professional Development provided to the faculty at an elementary school. The study investigated how participants' classroom practices, relationships, and interactions with students are altered or changed after learning about childhood trauma.…

Educators and administrators in higher education are currently grappling with the effects of individual and collective trauma as it relates to college students' academic performance. A plethora of research points to the inimical effects that trauma can have on students' learning and persistence. This article outlines common trauma terms and…

Exposure to adverse and traumatic events in childhood has been found to lead to poorer academic and social-emotional outcomes in school settings. The psychological impact of exposure to such events, referred to as childhood trauma, has been identified as a key driver of these educational difficulties. First Nations students have been found to…