Claimed Capacity, Missing Voices: How Policy Gaps Fail Students—and Why Families and Communities Must Be at the Table
Every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging at school. Yet for many students with disabilities or trauma histories, school becomes a place of stress rather... Read more.
The Invisible Exclusion in Our Education System
Our local news recently aired what appeared to be a heartwarming story: district leaders and our governor making celebratory calls to families whose children have... Read more.
More Restraint and Seclusion Will Not Make Oregon Schools Safer
Some of you may already know my story. I was the lead instructor for my district's off-site intensive behavior program. I worked relentlessly to prove that even... Read more.
A Space So Full of Light
Several years ago, I heard Brené Brown share a story about her son, who was struggling with friendship lessons. She encouraged him to surround himself with people... Read more.
Building Bridges: Embracing Growth Through Dialogue in Education
I've always been transparent about my personal growth in understanding and managing student behavior, and I take pride in that journey. I openly share my experiences... Read more.
Social and Emotional Learning is Essential for Kids (and Educators)
Social-emotional learning (SEL) offers a solution that benefits everyone. By supporting educators in implementing SEL, we can help them better support their students... Read more.
My AASR Story: Karen Bures
Meeting Guy Stephens, the founder and Executive Director of Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), provided a lifeline during an incredibly challenging... Read more.
Is Taylor Swift Trauma Informed?
Recently, Taylor Swift shared in an interview, "I respond to extreme pain with defiance." This quote resonated with me in a way that felt profoundly personal—like... Read more.
A Trauma-informed Lens on Behavior
Students who have experienced trauma may not always display behaviors that immediately evoke empathy. Managing and expressing emotions can be challenging for these... Read more.
What About the “Other” Children?
What about the other children? The very problem with this question is that it is coming from a place that only holds space for neurotypical children who don't appear... Read more.