Stefanie Winfield and Dr. Liza Tupa conducted a two-part, intensive technical assistance training workshop with South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Girls’ School staff. All Pine Ridge school staff were encouraged to attend, and many did, from the front office managers to school cooks, teachers, and cultural advisers.

Discussions focused on trauma-responsive practices in the classroom and at home. The workshops explored the effects of trauma on behavior and learning, modifications for virtual learning environments, teacher self-care to avoid burnout, and parent and family education to support students’ mental wellness.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made providing a high-quality, culturally relevant education to the children on South Dakota’s nine Native American reservations more difficult than ever.

As the deadly COVID-19 pandemic continues unabated in South Dakota, Native leaders have taken strong steps to prevent the spread of the disease and protect vulnerable populations on reservations.

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