When Disaster Strikes, Schools Must Step Up to Support Their Students' Families The recent wildfires in eastern Washington that forced 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed an estimated 920 structures serve as a stark reminder that extreme weather is increasingly a part of childhood.
As families struggle to cope with the devastation, schools must step up to offer support. In Spokane, public schools have been doing just that by hosting day camps for children of survivors.
These pop up camps provide a lifeline for parents like Mareesha Backman, who lost her home in the fires. They also demonstrate growing recognition that education in emergencies is crucial.