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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety—schools can do much more to teach it

Drawing on Indigenous tribal elders, fire professionals and community members can strengthen fire education, clarify students’ roles in fire risk reduction, and introduce career pathways in fire safety and response.

Report: Declining enrollment converts schools to apartments

Amid declining K12 enrollment, nearly 2,000 former school buildings were converted into apartments in 2024—a 296% increase from the year before.