VIDEO & DISCUSSION GUIDE
VIDEO: WHY WE NEED
TRAUMA-SENSITIVE SCHOOLS
Trauma-sensitive schools help ALL children to feel safe to learn. Watch the video to find out why.
There are a growing number of schools throughout Massachusetts and the United States engaged in the work of creating trauma-sensitive schools. Learn more . . .
Traumatic experiences in childhood can impact learning. Watch Part 1: Academic Performance.
Join the Students Speak Legislative Briefing — March 2, 2022
This virtual briefing will take place on Wednesday, March 9th at 11:00am (EST) on Zoom. At the briefing, high school students from across the Commonwealth will share their perspectives on what they need in order to do well in school and why now is a critical moment to prioritize funding for Safe and Supportive Schools. LEARN MORE
TLPI Hiring for a Clinical Instructor — July 6, 2021
The Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative (TLPI) and the Education Law Clinic at Harvard Law School is currently accepting applications for a new Clinical Instructor. LEARN MORE
How Can Trauma-Sensitive Schools Embrace Student Voice? — March 26, 2025
In the current moment, a focus on student voice can help support students’ sense of connection and belonging and can help mitigate the uncertainty and anxiety many may be experiencing. Often, adults in schools begin by trying to resolve issues by making decisions themselves, but in trauma-sensitive schools educators ask students about what they need and listen carefully to their responses before taking action. LEARN MORE
Youth Summit: Raising our voices, Transforming our schools — May 2, 2024
TLPI hosted the 3rd Annual Youth Summit, Raising our voices, Transforming our schools. Throughout the day, young people gathered in community with other youth to learn about youth-led advocacy work, participate in workshops, build advocacy & awareness skills, and engage in opportunities to share their perspectives of what they need to do well in school. LEARN MORE
