When Identity is Erased In School: Understanding the Impact of DEI Rollbacks and How Trauma-Informed Educators Can Respond

Across the U.S., educators are navigating one of the most challenging policy moments in recent memory, watching programs that have protected their most vulnerable students disappear in real time. Understanding the trauma impact of identity erasure in schools is the first step. Knowing how to respond with compassion, intention, and the tools of trauma-informed practice is what comes next.