homeless students

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

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.

Carolyn Jones

April 25, 2018

Abuse, violence common among LGBT homeless youth, study finds

A new national survey reveals a complex trajectory of how LGBT youth become homeless.

Carolyn Jones

February 11, 2018

Food pantries, loaned textbooks and child care: California's community colleges help needy students

More than 100 community colleges are beefing up their services for students who lack adequate food or shelter.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

January 1, 2018

Young, gay and living on the street: LGBT youth face increased odds of homelessness

Of the nation's 1.6 million homeless youth, 40 percent identify as LGBT, according to one survey.

Carolyn Jones

November 16, 2017

Young and homeless in America

University of Chicago researchers surveyed 26,000 young people ages 13 to 25 to gauge the extent of homelessness.

Carolyn Jones

November 12, 2017

Understanding how schools serve homeless children in California : a quick guide

Federal law guarantees homeless children a right to an education, regardless of where they're living.

Carolyn Jones

October 19, 2017

In aftermath of fires, schools brace for newly homeless students

As of Monday, Oct. 30 all schools had re-opened except Riebli elementary, Schaefer elementary, Roseland Collegiate Prep and Hidden Valley Satellite. Students at those schools are attending other schools, at least temporarily.

Carolyn Jones

October 2, 2017

Shelters, cars and crowded rooms

An EdSource special report on how the housing crisis has forced more students into homelessness.

Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis

October 2, 2017

California map shows hot spots of homeless students

Explore our map showing the percentage of homeless students as reported by California's more than 10,000 schools.

Daniel J. Willis

October 2, 2017

Amid affluence, youth homelessness surges in the Bay Area

Nearly 15,000 children living in shelters, motels, cars or "doubled up" with other families

Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis

October 2, 2017

Schools face challenge bringing homeless children out of the shadows

Over a quarter of the state’s nearly 10,500 schools report zero homeless students meaning homeless students in those districts aren't receiving the specialized assistance required by state and federal law.