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Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Academic Achievement Of School-Aged Learners, Paul Carlson
Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Academic Achievement Of School-Aged Learners, Paul Carlson
Graduate Teacher Education
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are part of ongoing discussions among educators identifying at-risk students in need of additional support for academic success. This paper explored the cross-sections of academic achievement and ACEs within academic settings. This study featured a literature review with qualitative and quantitative studies on ACEs and their relationship to chronic absenteeism, retention, dropout rates, behavioral problems, and academic achievement in the United States of America (USA). In addition, studies on trauma, resilience, and mental health are used to further explain academic achievement in relation to ACEs. The focus question of this study is: How do adverse childhood …