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In the News: Dr. Muffet Trout on MPS Students Returning to School
In the NewsSchool of Education Professor Dr. Muffet Trout spoke with KSTP News about the additional stress that Minneapolis Public Schools students may face as they return to school this week. Students did not attend school for two weeks during the teacher's union strike, and the school district has decided to extend school days for the remainder…
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In the News: Dr. Muffet Trout on the Pandemic and Toxic Stress
In the NewsProfessor of Teacher Education Dr. Muffet Trout joined "Minnesota Live" to discuss the topic of toxic stress among children during the pandemic. Trout described toxic stress as "when our bodies are on high alert for a prolonged period of time." She also explained how toxic stress can harm the development of a child and offered… -
Rewards of Teaching Led St. Paul Native to St. Thomas
Diversity, Equity and InclusionWhen he reflects on being born in St. Paul and living most of his life in the city, Martin Odima says, “It makes me feel good that I grew up in this area.” Odima, who received his master’s degree in education at the University of St. Thomas, has a sense of fulfillment knowing that he… -
In the News: Dr. Muffet Trout on Toxic Stress
In the NewsProfessor of Teacher Education Dr. Muffet Trout joined WCCO News to explain what toxic stress is and how it might be affecting children in America today. She explains how toxic stress can impact a child's ability to learn, and offers advice to parents on how to recognize and address the symptoms of toxic stress. Watch… -
Schools of Education, Social Work Receive $1.2 Million Grant from Department of Education
Health & EducationThe School of Education and the Morrison Family College of Health School of Social Work recently received a $1.2 million grant from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in the U.S. Department of Education. The grant supports the Trauma-Informed Interdisciplinary Practices (TIIP) project, a collaboration between the two schools. From this grant, eight education and eight social work students… -
Creative Thinking
Health & EducationBy being inventive, the School of Education tackles a critical teacher shortage in special education. Working in education gives Rania Paraskeva a sense of fulfillment. In her most recent position as a special education teacher at Island Lake Elementary, Paraskeva loves watching the children she works with learn new skills and discover their abilities. “I… -
St. Thomas Day Celebration Honors Outstanding Tommies
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas celebrated its annual St. Thomas Day on Wednesday, June 9, when the recipients of the Monsignor James Lavin Award, Professor of the Year Award, Humanitarian Award, Tommie Award and Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award were announced. -
Equity in Action: Deans Discuss Racial Justice
Diversity, Equity and InclusionFour St. Thomas deans gathered recently to discuss racial justice and the approaches they are taking to best integrate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the classroom, the pedagogy and the hiring practices of their divisions. -
At the Intersection of Race and Transportation
University NewsAs a Russian studies major and women, gender, and sexuality studies minor, senior Samantha Nordmark had never taken an engineering class. However, when she heard about an honors seminar focusing on the intersection of race and transportation, her curiosity was piqued and she signed up. -
School of Education Helps Increase Access to Teaching
St. Thomas 2025The School of Education at St. Thomas is making inroads to increase the number of people of color who choose to become teachers, and national organizations are recognizing its efforts.