Schools in Minnesota are grappling with the lasting effects of a recent ICE surge, significantly altering the educational landscape. Educators are noting that trauma experienced in the classroom has forever changed the environment for both students and teachers. As stress levels rise, particularly during midterms, many students report feeling increased pressure linked to the implications of Operation Metro Surge. The well-being of children is now caught in a challenging political climate, and the processing of these events is ongoing, according to experts. St. Paul schools are specifically addressing mental health concerns and the disruption in learning that followed the immigration enforcement operation, as students return and attempt to adapt to new realities.