Dr. Cassandra R. Davis: Hurricanes and learning loss
Reporters can request footage of SciLine’s interview with Dr. Davis for use in their stories.
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It’s not just the physical or emotional damage from hurricanes that communities have to recover from. Kids can also face setbacks at school.
On September 9, 2026, SciLine interviewed:
Dr. Cassandra R. Davis, 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.
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