ERIC Number: EJ1155975
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-988X
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Exploring Socio-Demographics, Mobility, and Living Arrangement as Risk Factors for Academic Performance among Children Experiencing Homelessness
Howland, Allison; Chen, Li-Ting; Chen, Ming-E; Min, Mina
Preventing School Failure, v61 n4 p268-279 2017
Homeless children usually experience high mobility. Yet, it is not clear if the degree of mobility among homeless children is associated with their academic performance. Furthermore, an emerging body of literature is beginning to examine the impact of specific living arrangements (e.g., living with families or friends) on homeless family and child outcomes. This research aimed to examine the effects of demographic risk factors, as well as mobility and type of living arrangement, on the academic performance of homeless children receiving educational support through the McKinney-Vento Act. Although neither mobility or living arrangement were associated with standardized test achievement, minority status, gender, special learning needs, and absenteeism still presented as risk factors for academic achievement in this sample of children experiencing homelessness. Recommendations for teacher practices and classroom instructions are presented.
Descriptors: Homeless People, Prevention, At Risk Students, Low Achievement, Children, Social Influences, Student Mobility, Standardized Tests, Minority Group Students, Gender Differences, Disabilities, Attendance Patterns, Federal Legislation, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Student Characteristics, Language Arts, Mathematics, Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 8
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Stewart B McKinney Homeless Assistance Act 1987
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