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Tag: homeless students
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.

Carolyn Jones and Daniel J. Willis
April 13, 2016

New federal law extends support to homeless preschool students

Preschool students can remain enrolled in their home school if they move.

Susan Frey
December 10, 2015

States must now track the educational progress of foster youth

Federal law follows what California has already done for foster youth.

Susan Frey
August 3, 2015

States may soon have to report on progress of homeless, foster youth

The proposed amendment would create two new subgroups of students: foster and homeless youth.

Susan Frey
July 19, 2015

Homeless students get new attention in school accountability plans

Districts will be required to track test scores and other measures of progress.

Sarah Tully