A child well-being model of school reform

Rebecca Ruiz 3/21/144:00 AM

The chaotic conditions described as dangerous for teachers characterize the very places we expect our children to learn. Daily stressors inherent in inequality, racism and crime interrupt the learning process. In many cases, these stressors are compounded by school conditions and practices. High stakes testing, ineffective discipline policies and social conflict constitute triggers for the traumatic symptoms too common in urban schools. Certainly there are troubled children in our schools, but we allow our schools to become unhealthy places for children and adults alike. To break the cycle we must reduce what's been termed Complex-PTSD — diminished well-being from protracted and prolonged stress and trauma.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-schools-crime-20140320,0,6692777.story#ixzz2wXJBEumz

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