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Donzaleigh Abernathy: children absorb trauma; nourishing, inclusive classrooms are essential
Summary
Keynote speaker Donzaleigh Abernathy told the Office of Early Childhood webinar that children carry the effects of adult trauma into classrooms, urged caregivers to ensure children are nourished and supported, and traced how civic and family actions shaped supports such as school meal programs.
Donzaleigh Abernathy, the webinar’s keynote speaker and the daughter of civil‑rights leader Ralph David Abernathy, used personal family history to make a practical argument for trauma‑informed, nurturing early‑childhood care. Speaking to attendees of the Office of Early Childhood’s webinar “Creating a Climate that Promotes Success for All,” Abernathy recounted bombings, arrests and the daily realities her family faced during the civil‑rights era and tied those experiences to what…
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