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Why children can't learn unless they feel safe
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:26:29
Publish Date: 2026-04-15 05:14:45
Description: In this episode, Michael talks to Lynda Knight, principal of Glenview School in Porirua, about how understanding the neuroscience of stress and trauma transformed her school's approach to dysregulated behaviour. They discuss why a felt sense of safety, strong relational connections and teacher self-regulation are essential foundations for learning, and what schools and policymakers can do to better support children experiencing stress and trauma.
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