Building the Resilient School

Building the Resilient School
Building the Resilient School
Overcoming the Effects of Poverty With a Culture of Hope

By: Robert D. Barr, Emily L. Gibson

Overcome the effects of poverty in the 21st century by embracing an innovative new vision of public schooling. With the guidance of this practical, research-driven resource, you will discover a model for building resilient schools that helps students work through their emotional and mental health needs, connect with caring adults, and find purpose for their lives.

Study the widespread poverty that currently exists in the United States
Understand the ways poverty traumatises students, impedes their mental development, and damages and interferes with their ability to learn
Become familiar with secondary trauma and the ways educators can be traumatised by the compassion fatigue of working in communities that experience high rates of poverty
Learn how the effects of poverty can be mitigated through the development of resiliency in students, which can lead to decreased absenteeism and increased learning
Explore the four pillars of resilient schools
Discover the importance of resilient schools in overcoming the effects of poverty and supporting students and students’ families who are experiencing poverty

296 Pages | May 2020
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