Poster(v): RTD-Comparison of Crises Impact on Education: A Review of Commonalities and Disparities

• In Event: Gallery Walk Showcase
  In Showcase Session: Gallery 14 - Trends and Perspectives from Industry

Short Description

This comparative research study explores commonalities in the impact of multiple crisis-related school closures throughout history. The overall objective was to identify the impact of existing educational disparities on academic systems. The Polio, H1N1, and Ebola public health crises were explored. Additionally, Hurricane Katrina and the Syrian Conflict are examined to provide a holistic understanding of the relationship between crisis and disparity exacerbation.

Authors

• Presenter: Sara Kaiser, University of North Texas

• Contributor: Shelby Strawn, University of North Texas