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Rojas-Guyler, Liliana; Inniss-Richter, Zipporah M.; Lee, Rebecca; Bernard, Amy; King, Keith – Health Educator, 2014
Diabetes disproportionately affects individuals with lower income in the U.S. (CDC, 2012). Specifically the control of diabetes through self-management has been found to be sub-par and an important contributor to complications (Seligman, Davis, Schillinger, & Wolf, 2010). People experiencing homelessness also experience barriers. One such…
Descriptors: Males, Veterans, Diabetes, Homeless People
Mark P. Holtzman – ProQuest LLC, 2014
The popularity of alternative educational options has created more transient students, and the challenge for educators is to communicate and support the needs of all children. The purpose of this study was to gather the perceptions of principals of traditional high schools about alternative education options and investigate the relationships and…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Nontraditional Education, Public Schools
National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE, 2013
This brief summarizes McKinney-Vento Act mandates for local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools. It includes additional explanation on two issues about which charter schools have frequently raised questions: transportation, specifically to and from the school of origin, and enrollment policies, which may create barriers for homeless students.…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Federal Legislation, Charter Schools, Barriers
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Holdsworth, Louise; Tiyce, Margaret – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2013
People with gambling problems are now recognised among those at increased risk of homelessness, and the link between housing and gambling problems has been identified as an area requiring further research. This paper discusses the findings of a qualitative study that explored the relationship between gambling problems and homelessness. Interviews…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Substance Abuse, Housing, Homeless People
Office of Inspector General, US Department of Education, 2017
This Annual Plan presents the major initiatives and priorities the U.S. Department of Education (Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG) intends to undertake to assist the Department in fulfilling its responsibilities to America's taxpayers and students. The Department continues to face significant challenges in FY 2018 that impact its…
Descriptors: Public Agencies, Strategic Planning, Financial Audits, Compliance (Legal)
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Bruce, Michael; Chance, Ron; Meulemans, Laurie – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2015
The authors reflect on how they, as social work practitioners, support the school systems in supporting homeless youth and families. They emphasize the importance of relationships and trust in working with this vulnerable population. The reflexive vignettes highlight the challenges and success of developing community-based programming for homeless…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Poverty, Social Work, Homeless People
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Sandel, Megan; Cutts, Diana; Meyers, Alan; Ettinger de Cuba, Stephanie; Coleman, Sharon; Black, Maureen M.; Casey, Patrick H.; Chilton, Mariana; Cook, John T.; Shortell, Amanda; Heeren, Timothy; Frank, Deborah – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2014
In light of recent policy debates around funding food and housing subsidies, the combined influence of these programs on housing security (HS), defined as housing without crowding or frequent moves, remains unstudied. In a multi-city study of young children, federal nutrition and housing subsidies together increased the odds of HS, whereas loss of…
Descriptors: Child Health, Food, Hunger, Housing
Hooker, Sarah; Finn, Sam; Niño, Derek; Rice, Alice – Jobs for the Future, 2021
Interest in dual enrollment is rising in California and nationwide, but students from special populations--including English learners, students with disabilities, foster youth, and young people experiencing homelessness--are too often left on the sidelines. This report explores promising practices and recommendations for designing dual enrollment…
Descriptors: Dual Enrollment, English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, Foster Care
Education Law Center, 2018
There is no question that students who experience homelessness, like all students, are entitled to be educated. A federal law, known as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, requires states to provide homeless children and youth with the same access to free appropriate public education as is available to other students. The Act also requires…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Student Rights, Access to Education, Barriers
Radoff, Anna – Center for Cities & Schools, 2018
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) faces increasing teacher attrition and unsustainable levels of stress among teachers. Citywide pressures, such gentrification and lack of transportation, impact schools and teachers. OUSD currently has wellness programs both district provided (the Office of Health and Wellness) and through district…
Descriptors: Leadership Responsibility, Administrator Role, Principals, Trauma
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Sosa, Sandra I.; Peek, Sarah; Muhammad, Sharien; Gonder, Ty; Cook, Janice; Bolton, Jessica; Parrish, Mark S. – Georgia School Counselors Association Journal, 2015
Homeless youth in the United States is rapidly increasing with more children living in unstable or temporary environments. They may encounter difficulties meeting enrollment requirements, have poor attendance, low academic performance, and experience behavioral and emotional issues. The reauthorization of McKinney-Vento Act (MCKV) in 2002 was…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Homeless People, Federal Legislation, Educational Practices
National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE, 2013
Homelessness is a devastating circumstance for any child or youth, but for youth on their own, the stresses of homelessness are multiplied. The myriad of challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness on their own puts these students at risk of dropping out or school failure. Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Latchkey Children, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Bires, Carie; Garcia, Carmen; Zhu, Julia – Ounce of Prevention Fund, 2015
Homelessness has a devastating impact on children. Research has shown that homelessness puts children at increased risk of health problems, developmental delays, academic underachievement and mental health problems. Homelessness also has a disproportionate impact on the youngest children, who account for more than half of all children in…
Descriptors: Homeless People, At Risk Persons, Child Development, Young Children
Adelman, Howard; Taylor, Linda – Online Submission, 2017
Public education is at a crossroads. Moving in new directions is imperative. Just tweaking and tinkering with old ideas is a recipe for disaster. Continuing challenges confronting public education highlight why moving school improvement policy and practice in new directions is imperative. With a view to enhancing graduation rates and successful…
Descriptors: Barriers, Public Education, Equal Education, Achievement Gap
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Ellis, Addie Lucille; Geller, Kathy D. – Education and Urban Society, 2016
This narrative study is based on stories told by African American adolescents experiencing homelessness. It offers insights into their lived experiences and describes the challenges faced in negotiating the urban education system. African American youth are disproportionately represented in the adolescent homeless demographic. "Unheard and…
Descriptors: Housing, African American Students, Adolescents, Disproportionate Representation
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