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St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
University NewsEducating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn. As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family College of Health have teamed up to form the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE). The institute will help to develop, support, and advance the field of trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education. …
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St. Thomas Airs Prime-time Ads to Shine Spotlight on Academic Excellence
University NewsIn the hopes of enticing more prospects to choose St. Thomas, the university is rolling out four new student-centric TV commercials on Feb. 8 that use storytelling suspense, drama and intrigue that mirror teasers for some of the popular prime time TV shows in which they are slotted to appear. -
Trauma-Informed Training: Helping Educators Spot Trauma-Related Behaviors
University NewsChildren bring their whole selves into the classroom – their circumstances, their real-life experiences and their emotions. For some, that includes trauma triggered by traumatic events and situations experienced outside of school. -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Professor Emeritus Bob Brown, who died Nov. 14. -
School of Education Awarded $2.5M for Innovative Charter School Residency Program
University NewsThe School of Education was recently awarded a $2.5 million multiyear grant to remove barriers for aspiring charter school teachers who reflect the communities they serve. -
Professional Notes: Aug. 13
University NewsProfessional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from May-August 2020. -
Lab Keeps Students Engaged (and Paid) During a Summer of Pandemic
COVID-19 ResponseThe PLAYground is a virtual summer camp from Playful Learning Lab for K-8 students who are deaf or hard of hearing. -
Zooming into Online Learning
University NewsSince March 12, more than 900 St. Thomas faculty members taught more than 2,000 courses to more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. This summer another 450 courses will be taught. -
National Urban Alliance and St. Thomas Hold Virtual Summer Institute
University NewsThe National Urban Alliance for Effective Education (NUA) and the University of St. Thomas are teaming up for a three-day Summer Institute focused on training K-12 educators to help every child reach their potential. -
COVID-19 Jeopardizes Teaching Licensure
University NewsDue to COVID-19, education majors weren’t able to complete their Minnesota teacher licensure exam. Thanks to their dean's advocacy, they now can teach under a conditional license.