Students who have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) “have brains that are in a constant state of alarm,” writes Lori Desautels, an assistant professor at Butler University. ⁣ ⁣ When these students display volatile behavior that requires intervention, schools and educators should avoid punitive approaches and follow brain-aligned discipline strategies that encourage sustainable behavioral change instead, says Desautels.⁣ ⁣ Here are a few ways teachers can use brain-aligned approaches to help curb negative behavior in the classroom: ⁣ ⁣ 🧠 Educate about the Brain: During morning meetings or class activities, teach students about their neuroanatomy so they understand what is happening in their brains when they become anxious or angry, Desautels suggests. Then help them identify triggers and brainstorm coping strategies, like breathing exercises, to calm their stress response systems, she says. ⁣ ⁣ ⛅ Create a Safe Space: Consider creating a destressing area in the school or in classroom...