Disaster Schooling Experiences and Emergent Crises: Lessons From Puerto Rico

This paper examines the disaster schooling experiences of Puerto Rican educators, families, and students across multiple crises following Hurricane Maria. Drawing on 11 months of ethnographic research, we analyze how schooling unfolded across disasters and how long-standing vulnerabilities and structural inequalities shaped responses. Findings reveal the significant role of schools and educators in supporting children and underscore the need for equity-driven, disaster-resilient education systems capable of supporting just and sustainable futures.