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California schools in communities from Pajaro in Monterey County to Planada in Merced County were flooded earlier this year by torrential rains, causing major damage.

The flooding isn’t over yet. A record snowpack is poised to melt and send rivers surging over their banks. And according to an EdSource analysis of federal data, more than a fifth of the state’s K-12 schools are at a high or moderate risk of flooding.

What can school districts and state government do to prepare, and to help reduce the risk of flooding?

Guests:

• José González, Superintendent, Planada Elementary School District
• Thomas Peele, Investigative reporter, EdSource
• Emma Gallegos, Equity reporter, EdSource

Read more from EdSource:

• California schools face ‘deep trouble’ as flooding danger looms
• How a Central Valley school district prepares for the terrifying threat of disastrous flooding
• One in 5 California schools located in moderate or high flood risk areas
• What’s your California school’s flood risk?

Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.