Second state cohort of trauma-informed schools includes several from East Tennessee The Tennessee Department of Education announced that 176 schools were chosen for the cohort, more than doubling the size of the last one. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 5:25 AM EDT April 30, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Several East Tennessee schools will receive training and resources for trauma-informed approaches to teaching students, according to state education leaders. The Tennessee Department of Education announced that 176 schools across the state were chosen for the second cohort of trauma-informed schools. These schools are recognized for emphasizing teaching strategies that recognize the role trauma can play in students' lives.