Studies show that children who regularly experience trauma score lower than their peers on standardized tests are more likely to fail a grade, are placed in special education more frequently and are more likely to be suspended and expelled. Research has helped to answer the question why — and the results may surprise you. The good news is we’re also beginning to understand how to address it and help these children succeed in and out of school.
Guests Include:
Dr. Katie Rosanbalm, Research Scholar, Duke University Center for Child and Family Policy
Elizabeth DeKonty, Director, NC Resilience & Learning Project
Christy Lockhart, MSW, LSSW, Licensed School Social Worker, Koontz Elementary, Rowan-Salisbury Schools
RESOURCES
Edlines
Class Size Mandate Impact Spreads
https://www.ncforum.org/without-action-class-size-mandate-threatens-pre-k-in-some-school-districts/
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/guilford-schools-spend-million-to-meet-state-class-size-reduction/article_e563bd15-49e4-5f6a-9b9a-60c3fbc41986.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share
Expert Cautions School Finance Task Force
http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2017/11/17/legislators-consider-abolishing-teacher-salary-schedule-study-nc-school-funding-labyrinth/
http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2017/11/15/expert-urges-caution-north-carolina-lawmakers-consider-school-funding-overhaul/#sthash.yNTGz1Rw.gO9CyHvE.dpbs
New NC Teaching Fellows Program Selects Schools
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article185252318.html
State Boards Petitions NC Supreme Court
http://www.wral.com/state-board-asks-nc-supreme-court-to-hear-lawsuit-against-superintendent/17116682/
Interview Segments
NC Resilience & Learning Project
https://www.ncforum.org/north-carolina-resilience-and-learning-project/
Public School Forum Study Group XVI, Committee on Trauma & Learning Report
https://www.ncforum.org/committee-on-trauma-learning/
Massachusetts Trauma & Learning Policy Initiative
https://traumasensitiveschools.org/
