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Program takes aim at emotional stresses of being an educator, The Journal News, August 18, 2009. “'We know from all the science that when kids feel anxious, afraid, nervous or angry, their prefrontal cortex - where all that higher learning takes place - pretty much shuts down because they feel threatened,' said Patricia Jennings, director of the CARE program. 'So in order to really learn, you need to be calm, relaxed, and feel safe. And today it's really hard - for kids and teachers...'”