Interview opportunity available:
Wednesday, September 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET
It’s not just the physical or emotional damage from hurricanes that communities have to recover from. Kids can also face setbacks at school.
Available expert:
Dr. Cassandra R. Davis is an assistant professor of public policy at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She can discuss topics including:
- How hurricanes and severe weather can disrupt learning and set students back academically;
- Why school closures, missed instructional time, and displacement can create lasting academic challenges;
- What research shows about how natural disasters affect student achievement and educational equity; and
- How schools, educators, and communities can support students’ recovery and learning after hurricanes.