Students have always come to us carrying trauma from their personal lives. With the uncertainties and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these traumas have become amplified. In an effort to find actionable supports and solutions, Elizabeth Buffington and Conrado Julian have joined together to conduct research about blended learning strategies as a response to trauma-informed instruction.

In this episode, we explore the initial connections that Elizabeth and Conrado have found in their collaborative research. Conrado provides context around trauma and how that impacts our classrooms, and Elizabeth brings in ways that blended learning can help teachers address the issues of trauma in our classroom. Together, they help us understand ways that we can support our students emotionally and academically. Our conversation revolves around important concepts like relationship building and student agency. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.