Natural and manmade disasters are plaguing U.S. schools, affecting communities and education in unprecedented ways.
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Philip Raya's family faced devastation from the deadliest U.S. wildfire and lost their neighborhood school, King Kamehameha III Elementary.
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An influx of disasters, intensified by climate change, has disrupted American schools, including wildfires in Maui, Hurricane Idalia in Georgia, and extreme heat in various regions.
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Manmade disasters, such as lead in drinking water and asbestos in school buildings, add to the challenges.
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Disasters result in lost instructional time, mental health issues, and burnout among students and staff.
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Disadvantaged communities, especially those with vulnerable student populations, face the brunt of disaster consequences.
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Millions of students attend schools in flood-prone areas, exacerbating the risk of disaster-related disruptions.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported over 300 federally-declared major disasters between 2017 and 2019, affecting more than half of the nation's schools.
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Lead in drinking water poses a hidden threat to children's health and academic achievement, with potential long-term consequences.
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Solutions involve significant investments, including improved infrastructure, air conditioning, and disaster planning to protect schools and communities.
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