Fortified Environments Can Turnaround The Adverse Impacts of Poverty

Chris Engel 8/12/136:26 PM

"One of the important source documents in the Turnaround review is a recent study of early life toxic stress (from Pediatrics) which provides an overview of the science of toxic stress. It is a "cautionary tale about overlooking critical periods in development," but provides "reason for optimism about the promise of intervention."...

"What is needed are school-wide practices and structures delivered at sufficient intensity so students experience the school as set of consistent interactions designed to engage, support, and challenge them while building discrete learner attributes which mitigate stress and promote social, emotional, and academic growth...."

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/on_innovation/2013/08/fortified_environments_can_turnaround_the_adverse_impacts_of_poverty.html

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