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aleksandrachawdaSep 19, 20218 min readTrust at the heart of a trauma-sensitive culture. 100% of our population has been traumatized by the pandemic. Every single one of us. The way each person reacts & processes the...
aleksandrachawdaAug 18, 20214 min readBack to School: Cultural Competence & Trauma Awareness. August 1992: It was supposed to be a five minute walk. I spent many summer afternoons practicing the route, making sure I knew how to get...
aleksandrachawdaMar 1, 20215 min readEvery Great Dream Begins with a Dreamer: the hardships of first-generation students. Every time someone would ask me, "How did you end up becoming a teacher?", my heart would sink a bit. SPOILER: There is no cute story...
aleksandrachawdaJan 10, 20214 min read Culture Shock for all: studying and traveling abroad on the cheap.Studying, living, and volunteering abroad gives you a new perspective on life. Shockingly, only 42% of Americans have a passport. This...
aleksandrachawdaOct 23, 20206 min readThat quiet ELD kid in your classroom: what it's like being an immigrant. August, 1993: The house is quiet as I open my eyes. The sun is not even out, but I can tell by the smell of coffee coming from downstairs...
