It is increasingly challenging for teachers to educate without a deeper understanding of the experience of their students. This is particularly the case in marginalised groups of young people who are subject to loss, grief, trauma and shame. Through a snapshot of the diverse student populous, this book explores the impact of these experiences on a student's learning and success. Topics covered include poverty, obesity, incarceration, immigration, death, sexual exploitation, LGBT issues, psychodrama, the expressive arts, resilience, and military students. The authors share the children's perspective, and through case studies they offer solutions and viable objectives.

Contributions by: Kyle Schwartz, Susan Craig, Ruby Payne, Marie Moreno, Kathy Kater, Amalia Molina, Sandra Trutt, Juan Martinez, Eliza Byard, Kari Hudnell, Lynda Davis, Eve Birge, Jonathan Doll, Ronnie Nowicki, Michael Lotz, Jennifer Baggerly, Rocio Galarza, David Cohen, Sara Truebridge, Jim Sporleder, Terry Johnson, Eric Green