Post-pandemic, there has been a rise in verbal and physical fights and bullying as well as a greater number of students who are failing to engage in the classroom. While the pandemic contributed to the struggles that children are experiencing, inconsistency in schools has added to the challenge. The collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted children in K-12 schools and their families around the world. Addressing teachers' own social and emotional learning is foundational to helping students heal and recover. Implementing trauma-informed practices in schools can help build and sustain a culture of safety, kindness, compassion, and healthy relationships. Responding to students' challenging behaviors through trauma-informed practices must be addressed through an all-hands-on-deck approach that is responsive to student needs. While this "new normal" of education has been very difficult to navigate, the education profession has been presented with an opportunity to employ updated approaches and methods that cultivate a healthy, safe environment in which students and teachers can thrive.