March 21, 2024
A catastrophic forest fire roared through Northern California’s Butte County in 2018, taking 86 lives and destroying countless homes in the town of Paradise.
To help kids cope with their fear, grief and loss, the county office of education sent a team of artists into the schools. One of those teaching artists shares how he’s seen theater help children heal from trauma.
Guests:
- Chris Murphy, Trauma-informed teaching artist, Butte County Office of Education
- Karen D’Souza, Reporter, EdSource
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Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.