April 2, 2018, Bountiful, UT, Davis Clipper: Local principal goes above and beyond http://davisclipper.com/news/local-principal-goes-beyond/ “We have three Title One schools in the south end of the county and very few community resources to address the needs,” said Carmony. “There’s been an increase in children with adverse childhood experiences and it impacts their learning and ability to interact with peers and teachers. Through Promise Bountiful Carmony said they’re finding resources in communities and bring those to families at her school and the other Title One elementaries. “We’re giving out Pantry Packs and Davis Behavioral Health sends out a therapist one day a week. So we’re developing those systems and identifying those students who need help. …
Childhood Lost
Children today are noticeably different from previous generations, and the proof is in the news coverage we see every day. This site shows you what’s happening in schools around the world. Children are increasingly disabled and chronically ill, and the education system has to accommodate them. Things we've long associated with autism, like sensory issues, repetitive behaviors, anxiety and lack of social skills, are now problems affecting mainstream students. Blame is predictably placed on bad parenting (otherwise known as trauma from home).
Addressing mental health needs is as important as academics for modern educators. This is an unrecognized disaster. The stories here are about children who can’t learn or behave like children have always been expected to. What childhood has become is a chilling portent for the future of mankind.