In this episode we explore the final two suggestions of the Opportunity Myth in order to improve student outcomes and increase student success in the long term as we explore the research from The New Teachers Project.

Link to the report: https://tntp.org/publications/view/student-experiences/the-opportunity-myth

Link to the referenced video: https://youtu.be/dWcapC-kriY

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In this episode we explore the fixes you can make to improve student outcomes and increase student success in the long term as we explore the research from The New Teachers Project.

Link to the report: https://tntp.org/publications/view/student-experiences/the-opportunity-myth

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I was scrolling through Facebook and came across this question posed by a teacher. I want to share some of the responses He received. Shout out to Cedric Scott Jr. for posing such a thoughtful question!

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As we continue to pull our hair out over students not finding us and our class the most riveting thing they have ever experienced, we look deeper at the barriers to it. This is a small episode with BIG questions, take the time to digest them a bit as you put them into practice.

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We are hitting the winter time lull. I can feel it and I can see it. About now we are all asking ourselves, "what can I do to liven up my room and get kids excited and engaged?" I've got the answer for you right here and it is not what you think!

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This is just s little impromptu episode about a reflection on a memory that popped up on my Facebook Timeline. Enjoy!

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We welcome Rodnina Tate on the show to share her 20+ years of experience working with students and families who are impacted by trauma. She addresses the necessary mindset to have in addition to classroom practices to support our students. 

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Today we are diving deeper into how the changes to the brain as a result of trauma leads to certain behaviors in the classroom. 

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Sources:

Trauma and Brain Development in Children. (2020, October 26). Retrieved January 04, 2021, from https://www.mercyhome.org/blog/resources/child-trauma-brain-development/

The brain is highly complex and, in many respects, unknowable. When it comes to trauma, the brain's development is impacted. In this episode, we dive into how the brain response to current and past trauma. 

Sources:

Trauma and Brain Development in Children. (2020, October 26). Retrieved January 04, 2021, from https://www.mercyhome.org/blog/resources/child-trauma-brain-development/

UC Davis Health, D. (n.d.). White Matter Matters: Department of Neurology: UC Davis Health. Retrieved January 04, 2021, from https://health.ucdavis.edu/neurology/newsroom/white_matter_feature.html

Think about your students for a moment. How many of them have experienced a traumatic event in their life? How many of them live with continual trauma? This episode is part 1 of 3 in a series that looks a little deeper at trauma in the classroom. In this episode, you will walk away with some very actionable and practical skills that begins the process of reducing the impact of trauma in the classroom. Remember to like and share @morningpreppod on Facebook!  Episode topic ideas or general feedback? Send an email directly to [email protected]!  Don't forget to leave a review! I'll see you in the classroom!

Link for article on trauma in the classroom: https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/universal-design-for-learning/what-is-trauma-informed-teaching