Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom: A Resource for Educators
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Overview
This guide defines key terms, outlines recommendations for educators, and offers a list of supplemental resources. This resource is intended to help educators understand how they might address the interplay of race and trauma and its effects on students in the classroom.
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