Education and Training Issues Related to Major Disasters

Abstract

It is estimated that more than 370,000 elementary/secondary school children have been displaced by the recent hurricanes. In addition, it is estimated that approximately 30 institution of higher education (IHEs) in the affected areas have been severely damaged, and nearly 100,000 postsecondary students have been displaced as a result. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the combined direct effect of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on employment probably resulted in the loss of between 293,000 and 480,000 jobs. Many of these individuals will not likely return to their homes, jobs, and/or schools within the 2005-20006 academic year. It is likely that numerous program regulations and statutes will need to be revisited to address the needs of the students and families affected by Katrina, as well as financial issues of the institutions that help make education possible for many of these individuals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 04, 2005
Accession Number
ADA441993

Entities

People

  • Ann Lordeman
  • Charmaine Mercer
  • David P. Smole
  • Paul Irwin
  • Rebecca R. Skinner
  • Richard N. Apling

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Emergencies
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Job Training
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • STEM Education