Trauma Hurts Kids, But Educators Can Help




Education Desk Podcast | NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS show

Summary: Children who experience trauma often face behavioral, health and academic challenges, according to decades of research . Kristine Argue, instructional resource and professional development director for the Illinois Education Association (IEA), teaches educators across the state about the science around trauma and brain development, and she encourages administrators, teachers and school support staff to find ways to make their learning environments more welcoming for all students.