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- In this podcast, a rural school superintendent-principal discusses the multiple challenges and lasting effects of wildfires on rural education systems.
- What are the unique barriers that rural communities face, and how can disaster funders pivot to help address these challenges?
- Read about the short supply of rural volunteer firefighters.
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Nearly three years ago, the Creek fire devastated the community of Big Creek and the town’s only elementary school.
Since then, rebuilding has been a long, arduous and frustrating process as some families remain homeless, cope with their mental health and face barriers to seeing their community rebuilt.
Guests:
- Jimmie Eggers, superintendent-principal of Big Creek Elementary
- Carolyn Jones, EdSource reporter
Read the full article about rural schools at EdSource.