By Jennie Liang, CEI Intern A recent longitudinal study shows that adverse childhood events (ACEs) have long-term effects on cognitive functioning as young adults age into adulthood (Hawkins et al., 2021). This study builds on existing research demonstrating that ACEs negatively impact a range of cognitive functions including processing speed, executive function, perceptual reasoning, memory, and verbal comprehension (Danese et al., 2017). It is crucial for educators to be aw

By Jackson Sims, CEI Intern Now that we’ve addressed the “Why?” of school shootings in Part I of this series, the next step is to discuss the best ways to support students, families, faculty, and the broader school community in the wake of such tragedies. Since the publication of Part I in 2019, there have been a total of 86 incidents of gunfire on school grounds: 67 in 2020, and 30 as of June 2021(Everytown, 2021). These numbers may be lower—likely in part due to the shift t

By Whitney Becker, CEI Intern This is Part II in a Growth Mindsets and Mental Health Series. View Part I here. Growth mindsets of emotions and people can be fostered in multiple ways within the classroom setting. This article focuses on how growth mindset interventions are implemented. Although you may not be able to employ a growth mindset intervention program, you can teach students to develop a growth mindset. Below are some tips and ways to get started. Promoting Change W