New Report: Impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires on Students and Lessons for Schools Nationwide

The devastating wildfires that erupted in Southern California in early January 2025 were historic in scale and impact—disrupting the education of more than 725,000 students at over 1,000 schools.

A new report from Undaunted and EdTrust examines the disproportionate impacts of the school closures on low-income, Latino and multilingual students, and students with disabilities. The report also offers actionable proposals for state elected officials, school district leaders, and community members to help build more equitable, resilient schools nationwide.