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ICE Raids in Schools Yet Another Trauma for Kids Who’ve Already Had Too Many

What happens when classrooms become targets? The Trump administration’s policy shift turns schools into immigration enforcement zones — and children are paying the price.

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Schools Should Not Be Battlegrounds for Immigration Enforcement

As federal immigration ICE raids target communities during graduation week, LA schools are forced to choose between celebration and safety.

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Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Schools and Children in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene has devastated North Carolina schools, displacing students and disrupting education. Learn how to support their recovery efforts.

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Join Innovative Research to Reduce Sexual Harassment and Assault

Traumatic sexual harassment and assault are normalized in K-12 schools, but research and other efforts are underway to create safer school environments.

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Igniting Youth to Combat Sexual Harassment in School

Aymaan Pirani discusses why students must educate themselves and others about sexual harassment.

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As #MeTooK12 Turns 4, Students Can't Wait for Adults to Make Change

As #MeTooK12 Turns 4, Students Can’t Wait for Adults to Make Change

This January marks the fourth anniversary of #MeTooK12, a campaign spotlighting the widespread sexual harassment and assault millions of students experienc

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Equitable Learning Recovery Must Be Grounded in Solid Research

Equitable Learning Recovery Must Be Grounded in Solid Research

The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with political and social unrest, has deeply disrupted the lives and learning experiences of most students. It has created a

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How Enacting Equity Can Decrease Holiday Trauma

As a kid, I didn’t look forward to the holidays as much as my classmates did because it meant more time in a home that was filled with trauma and inequitie

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6 Ways We Can Help Reverse COVID Learning Loss for English Learners

6 Ways We Can Help Reverse COVID Learning Loss for English Learners

Twenty-one months have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency. With a new school year underway, the United States (U.S.) publ

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