homeless students

October 20, 2020

California schools see big jump in number of homeless students

'Tidal wave of factors,' including skyrocketing housing costs, has led to an increase of nearly 50%.

October 16, 2020

How some California school districts deal with students absent from virtual classrooms

Two San Francisco Bay Area districts are expanding outreach to their most vulnerable students including those who are homeless, foster youth.

July 20, 2020

Schools must provide a learning home for students experiencing homelessness

Five ways schools can prioritize the academic success and well-being of students.

July 1, 2020

Community colleges struggle with students’ food needs as pandemic increases demand

As food needs for California's community college students have increased, their campus food pantries face stagnant budgets.

June 12, 2020

Cerritos College opens California’s first housing exclusively for homeless students

Cerritos College opens state’s first exclusive housing for homeless community college students.

May 26, 2020

Schools would get $1 billion to help homeless students under bipartisan federal proposal

So far, almost no money in federal coronavirus aid bills has been set aside for students with unstable housing.

May 4, 2020

California’s homeless students at risk of falling through the cracks during pandemic

Many homeless students may be “lost to school forever” as campuses closed in response to the pandemic, advocates fear.

November 27, 2019

Schools fail to identify thousands of homeless children, state audit finds

California schools must do a better job of counting and providing services to homeless students, audit says.

September 3, 2019

Homeless California families get help finding child care

Child care can change the lives of homeless children and their parents. Two counties are trying to help enroll them in free programs.

August 13, 2019

Reforming higher education in California: a bill tracker

Increasing financial aid for California college students among 21 new proposals

June 11, 2019

Rural California school district with high suspension rates under state investigation

Butte County’s Oroville City Elementary School District, which has a suspension rate that is three times the statewide average, is being investigated by the state Bureau of Children's Justice.

June 10, 2019

Southern California student-led initiatives show promise for colleges grappling with homelessness

Though no one knows exactly how many college students are homeless, experts believe the problem has worsened.

May 10, 2019

Gov. Newsom proposes more help for homeless California college students but no major Cal Grant boost

Much debate is ahead about legislation to expand Cal Grants beyond tuition costs. Gov. Newsom says state must balance different needs.

November 27, 2018

California's graduation rate ticks up but, still, 1 in 10 high school students drops out

Despite steady overall progress, gaps among student ethnic and racial groups persist. The new data will indicate which low-performing school districts will receive assistance when the California School Dashboard is released next month.

John Fensterwald

Homeless Youth

June 12, 2018

Why California’s rural areas are seeing a surge in homeless youth

Wildfires, floods and soaring housing costs have left thousands of families homeless in outlying areas of the state.