A Universal Tier 1 Strategy for Emotional Regulation and Independence Picture this: You’re juggling a thousand things at once—lesson planning, answering emails, and supporting students who need extra attention. The stress builds, and you find... Continue reading.
Walt Disney once said, “Everyone falls. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk.” Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging—DEI-B—has fallen down. It has been pushed down, but for now, we will stay with fallen down. This has happened... Continue reading.
A School Leader’s Dilemma: The Safety Crisis We Can’t Ignore You start your morning with the weight of the school day ahead—not just academic achievement and staffing shortages, but the increasing violence, threats, and crisis-level... Continue reading.
Imagine this: You’re walking alone in the woods, and suddenly, a rustling in the bushes makes your heart race. Your body stiffens. You feel a jolt of energy surge through you—your fight-or-flight system is kicking in before you even have time to... Continue reading.
Trauma is not just an experience stored in our memories. It is a story our bodies remember on a much deeper level. If you’ve ever found yourself flinching at a sudden sound, feeling your heart race in an uncomfortable situation, or struggling... Continue reading.
Let's be real: there is no magical program, curriculum, or one-size-fits-all approach that will transform a school into a trauma-responsive, resilience-focused environment overnight. True transformation doesn't come in a pre-packaged box. Instead,... Continue reading.
Fear and anxiety are natural, adaptive responses designed to keep us safe. However, when fear becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can disrupt a young person's ability to learn, connect, and thrive. With rising levels of anxiety among youth,... Continue reading.
We are proud to announce that Starr Commonwealth has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Inclusive Workplace recognition by Best Companies Group, in collaboration with COLOR Magazine. This recognition celebrates businesses that are... Continue reading.
Resistance Is Not the Enemy—It’s Part of the Journey Change is rarely easy, and when it comes to reimagining how we support students, families, and colleagues through a trauma-informed lens, resistance is inevitable. But resistance is not... Continue reading.
Let’s Talk About It—Because Mental Health Matters Let’s be real: Even with all the conversations around mental health, there’s still a heavy weight of stigma that keeps many young people from reaching out for help. That weight can be... Continue reading.
As educators, the start of a new year brings a unique opportunity to reestablish our classrooms as spaces where every student feels safe, valued, and ready to thrive. While winter break is a time of joy, connection, and rest for some, for others,... Continue reading.
In a world often fraught with despair and division, conversations that inspire hope, resilience, and a vision for a better future are more crucial than ever. In a recent episode of Starr’s Resilience Matters Podcast, Elizabeth Carey, President... Continue reading.
The holidays are a whirlwind of joy, connection, and celebration, but let’s be honest—they can also be exhausting. The demands pile up: professional obligations, family commitments, social events, gift-giving, and travel plans. Even the most... Continue reading.
Ah, the holiday season—the jingling bells, twinkling lights, and the ever-present smell of cookies baking in the oven (or maybe burning, no judgment). For many, it's a time of joy, family togetherness, and celebration. But let's be honest: the... Continue reading.
At Starr Commonwealth, we believe in empowering families, teachers, and caregivers to create positive, nurturing environments for children. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Plus Up, the brilliant minds behind Goodtimer—an innovative... Continue reading.
