On Wednesday, August 26, Rajendra Dawadi, a school principal and English teacher in the Trishuli Valley of Nepal's Nuwakot district, received a warning from a colleague about rising floodwaters threatening homes, bridges, and villages. At the time, 900 students were inside the school. Dawadi rang the school bell and ordered an immediate evacuation of students and staff. He also contacted drivers of school buses heading to the school and asked them to turn back. All 900 students were evacuated safely, but two staff members were unable to escape and remain missing. Dawadi explained that he quickly decided to stop classes and get the children out, according to the Associated Press (AP). He emphasized that saving his students was his responsibility and refused to be considered a hero. The destruction of the school deeply affects Dawadi, who received his own education there and continues to teach there. The incident highlights the vulnerability of educational institutions in the region during natural disasters. The damage to Dawadi’s school is not an isolated case. According to Save the Children, at least 69 schools have been destroyed in northern Nepal, putting the education of nearly 19,000 students at risk. This widespread destruction has disrupted learning and raised concerns about the long-term impact on children’s futures. Dawadi believes that the affected children will need psychological support and that schools must be rebuilt as soon as possible. The situation underscores the urgent need for recovery efforts and highlights the importance of education in the aftermath of natural disasters.