Hurricane Ian closes some Florida schools indefinitely

Hurricane Ian shut down many schools in Florida as the hurricane and its aftermath continues to disrupt the education of many children primarily in low-income communities.

Shuttered schools can worsen the hurricane's disruption for children. Recovery from natural disasters elsewhere suggests the effects on kids can be lasting, particularly in low-income communities that have a harder time bouncing back.

"In a week or two, we’ll have forgotten about Hurricane Ian. But these districts and schools and students will be struggling months and years later," said Cassandra R. Davis, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina.