by Common Ground | Nov 28, 2018 | Watch This
In this compelling Ted Talk, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris discusses childhood trauma and how is affects health across a...
by Common Ground | Nov 28, 2018 | Q&A
Q: What is a trauma-sensitive school? A: A trauma-sensitive school is one in which all students feel safe, welcomed, and supported. Addressing trauma’s school-wide impact on learning is at the center of its educational mission. It is a place where an ongoing,...
by Common Ground | Nov 28, 2018 | Teachers
Research clearly documents the damaging effects of trauma are not saved until adulthood. It starts early and it affects students and teachers. And some experts claim that as much as 30 percent of students suffer from the effects of trauma. How can an educator help?...
by Common Ground | Nov 28, 2018 | Snapshot
Just 20 percent of students diagnosed with mental disorders receive the mental-health services they need. More than 45 percent of K-12 students have had three or more adverse childhood experiences. According to research, these experiences impact learning and behavior....
by Common Ground | Sep 6, 2018 | Capitols
The New Jersey Department of Education has issued a Guidance Document on the issue of restraint and seclusion in school settings. In January, former Governor Christie signed into law a bill establishing certain requirements for the use of restraint and seclusion with...
by Common Ground | Sep 6, 2018 | Q&A
If a school identifies 15 percent of black students as having disabilities, but only 5 percent of white students, is that a problem? What if the black students with disabilities are disciplined more frequently or with tougher consequences? This is known in special...
by Common Ground | Sep 6, 2018 | Features
By Viviana Litovsky, Ph.D. Once children begin to learn how to label what they are feeling, we can teach them how to put their emotions into a proper perspective.These days, it isn’t hard to find someone who feels “stressed out.” The pace and volume of stimulation...
by Common Ground | Sep 6, 2018 | Capitols
The Trump administration has delayed for two years the implementation of an Obama-era rule designed to prevent students from certain backgrounds from being wrongly placed in special education, halting the so-called “significant disproportionality” rule. Under the...
by Common Ground | Sep 6, 2018 | Snapshot
Nearly 3,400 caregivers were asked about their responsibilities and their concerns. Here is what they said 95% said they were stressed out. Parents report spending, on average, 57 hours a week feeding, dressing, providing behavior support and managing finances as they...
by Common Ground | Jun 13, 2018 | Courts
A Middlesex County school district has prevailed in due process matter centering on bullying and school safety. The case involves a girl who is blind and, according to the parent’s petition, had been knocked down in the hallway, called names, pushed down steps and...
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