Southeastern School Closures Reveal Deep Failures in Infrastructure and Crisis Preparedness

Across the Southeast, the devastating aftermath of consecutive winter storms has forced schools to remain shuttered for a second week. This ongoing crisis is not merely a weather inconvenience but a glaring symptom of failed government policies and fragile infrastructure that endanger American families’ stability and children’s education.How Long Will Our Communities Endure Power Outages and School Disruptions?Tens of thousands still sit without electricity in Mississippi, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Roads remain treacherous with ice, preventing students from safely reaching classrooms. In Belzoni, Mississippi, Chiquitta Fields—a dedicated assistant elementary teacher—has been displaced with her family for over a week because...