New University of St. Thomas institute will train teachers to identify, respond to student trauma Student trauma may have worsened during pandemic. March 4, 2021 5:47pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Minnesota children returning to the classroom after an unprecedented year of isolation and disruption may be dealing with trauma they had not experienced before the pandemic.
That s why experts and educators say it s more important than ever that teachers know how to recognize and de-escalate situations that may trigger trauma in the classroom. A new Institute for Trauma-Informed Education at the University of St. Thomas will seek to address this pressing need, training current and aspiring K-12 teachers and staff to assist students experiencing trauma.