homeless students

February 24, 2021

Homeless students in L.A. charter schools struggle more than peers at traditional schools, study finds

New research shows graduation rates among homeless students at charter schools are more than a third lower than those at traditional public schools.

Carolyn Jones

January 27, 2021

California schools report fewer homeless students, alarming advocates

‘Invisible’ homeless students may be missing out on services they need. Many may not be counted during the pandemic, advocates say.

Carolyn Jones

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%.

Carolyn Jones

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.

Theresa Harrington

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.

Joseph P. Bishop

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.

Betty Márquez Rosales

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.

Ashley A. Smith

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.

Carolyn Jones

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.

Carolyn Jones

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.

Carolyn Jones

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.

Zaidee Stavely

August 13, 2019

Reforming higher education in California: a bill tracker

Increasing financial aid for California college students among 21 new proposals

Michael Burke

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.

David Washburn

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.

Charlotte West

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.

Larry Gordon