Coming Spring 2024

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About this book

Every child has the innate ability to thrive, but many are held back by the formidable forces of trauma.

Too many kids bring the traumas of poverty, hunger, racism, stress, and family and community violence with them into the classroom. If teachers aren’t equipped to hold space for them in a loving, supportive way, their entire life trajectories can be impacted. 

In this thoughtful book for educators, Marcia Ranglin-Vassell brings to life a pathway for transforming schools from the inside out, making classrooms havens for healing as well as learning. Through her own story and firsthand experience as a teacher and educational leader, Ranglin-Vassell not only shows us what we need to know about children’s trauma, but also presents simple, easy-to-implement ideas and advice that can make an immediate difference to kids of all ages. 

Regardless of their life experiences, all children are beautiful, whole, and resilient. Our job isn’t to fix them, but to believe in them, and show them a better way – because the future rests in their hands. 

About the Author

Marcia Ranglin-Vassell is an educator, advocate, and human rights champion. Her lived experiences growing up in poverty, surrounded by gun violence, and her stubborn determination to overcome those obstacles, have thrust her into the spotlight as a dynamic leader and role model. Elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023 (District 5), she focused on legislation to improve the rights of the state’s most marginalized and vulnerable citizens. Learn more about Marcia’s work at www.marciaranglinvassell.com and www.globalfundforkids.org.