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The tornado had destroyed six schools in Joplin: the regular and technical high schools, two middle schools and two elementary schools, facilities that taught more than half the district’s 7,911 students.
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The 2011 Joplin tornado destroyed six schools that served over half of the district's 7,911 students.
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{ "date": "2011", "event": "Joplin Tornado", "statistic": "six schools destroyed, 7,911 students in district" } - Subject Tags
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- September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
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- September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/magazine/joplin-schools-superintendent-disaster-rebuild.html
C.J. Huff, former superintendent of Joplin, Mo., schools, led the rebuilding efforts after a devastating event. The article likely details his role and the challenges faced during this period.
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