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Excavating the Layers of Trauma in Homelands and Hostlands

October 17, 2026 by
Mehtap Akay

Excavating the Layers of Trauma in Homelands and Hostlands: Supporting Political Refugees in U.S. Schools 

🏆 Recipient of the UCEA Paula Silver Case Award (2022)
Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership

  • The Focus: This award-winning article explores the layered trauma political refugees experience across both their countries of origin and their U.S. resettlement contexts.

  • Impact for School Leaders: Provides actionable insights for educators to recognize complex trauma and respond with systemic practices that protect student well-being and academic success.

  • Read the article 

Mehtap Akay October 17, 2026
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