The “Cat in the Hat” Threat Wave: 1,226 Schools Impacted

From August 24 through September 10, the viral Cat-in-the-Hat threat wave affected 1,226 schools and was associated with 747,549 students across at least 23 states. TDR estimates $11.58 million in lost-instruction and modeled mental-health impact.

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