https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/homeless Homeless en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:32:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/with-federal-commitment-shaky-states-move-to-codify-protections-for-homeless-students/2026/04 Washington and Oregon have taken action, and others states are considering moves of their own. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:32:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/with-federal-commitment-shaky-states-move-to-codify-protections-for-homeless-students/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/removing-transportation-and-attendance-barriers-for-homeless-youth Join us to see how districts around the country are supporting vulnerable students, including those covered under the McKinney–Vento Act. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/removing-transportation-and-attendance-barriers-for-homeless-youth https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/racing-to-spend-aid-for-homeless-students-schools-get-creative/2024/08 Schools received a surge of homeless-student during the pandemic. Districts have to choose carefully in spending what's left of their cut. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:11:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/racing-to-spend-aid-for-homeless-students-schools-get-creative/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 Senators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:10:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-ways-schools-can-find-homeless-students-that-they-might-overlook/2024/01 As numbers of homeless children surge, new research shows how schools can do a better job of finding them. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:29:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-ways-schools-can-find-homeless-students-that-they-might-overlook/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/homeless-students-come-into-school-with-above-average-social-emotional-skills-study-finds/2023/09 University of San Diego researchers evaluated the SEL skills of students at a school in the city that serves homeless students. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:28:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/homeless-students-come-into-school-with-above-average-social-emotional-skills-study-finds/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-left-homeless-after-a-hurricane-this-family-found-support-from-their-district/2023/06 With the number of homeless students rising, a look at how this Florida district is providing support. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:41:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-left-homeless-after-a-hurricane-this-family-found-support-from-their-district/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/hidden-homeless-a-key-measure-of-homelessness-excludes-most-students/2023/04 Federal agencies differ in how they measure homelessness—and many vulnerable students are left out. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:13:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/hidden-homeless-a-key-measure-of-homelessness-excludes-most-students/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-surge-in-funding-for-homeless-students-is-waning-what-now/2023/03 COVID homeless aid helped schools locate more families and connect them to services. Advocates want to make the increase permanent. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:42:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-surge-in-funding-for-homeless-students-is-waning-what-now/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-are-not-identifying-all-their-homeless-students-why-that-is-hurting-the-kids/2022/11 Hundreds of thousands of homeless students are not receiving the services they need, new report says. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:57:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-are-not-identifying-all-their-homeless-students-why-that-is-hurting-the-kids/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/1-in-5-homeless-students-left-school-since-the-pandemic-can-funding-help-find-them/2022/08 Federal aid has expanded district resources for homeless students, but capacity remains a problem. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:38:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/1-in-5-homeless-students-left-school-since-the-pandemic-can-funding-help-find-them/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 Districts haven't gotten the help they need and expect on infrastructure, high-need students, special education, school meals, and more. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:02:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-train-educators-to-help-students-experiencing-homelessness-and-mental-health-crises/2022/01 Many students experiencing homelessness also face mental-health crises. Train teachers to help them, says this letter to the editor. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:00:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-train-educators-to-help-students-experiencing-homelessness-and-mental-health-crises/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/our-student-homeless-numbers-are-staggering-schools-can-be-a-bridge-to-a-solution/2021/09 The pandemic has only made the student homelessness situation more volatile. Schools don’t have to go it alone. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:22:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/our-student-homeless-numbers-are-staggering-schools-can-be-a-bridge-to-a-solution/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/progressives-pressure-biden-to-help-schools-address-student-homelessness/2021/08 Some Democrats in Congress say federal officials must promote cooperation across agencies to help children and families in unstable housing. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:20:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/progressives-pressure-biden-to-help-schools-address-student-homelessness/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-eviction-moratorium-doesnt-end-fears-about-students-and-homelessness-amid-covid/2021/08 A CDC order for families experiencing housing instability could last until October, but experts worry about what students and schools face. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:12:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-eviction-moratorium-doesnt-end-fears-about-students-and-homelessness-amid-covid/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/feds-ok-first-state-plans-for-remaining-share-of-122-billion-in-k-12-virus-aid/2021/07 As it approved states' relief plans, the Education Department separately opened applications for $600 million in homeless-student aid. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/feds-ok-first-state-plans-for-remaining-share-of-122-billion-in-k-12-virus-aid/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cardona-releases-first-wave-of-aid-to-help-schools-identify-assist-homeless-students/2021/04 Citing the urgency of identifying homeless students, the Education Department will release some relief aid targeted at their needs. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:45:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cardona-releases-first-wave-of-aid-to-help-schools-identify-assist-homeless-students/2021/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-districts-can-use-relief-funds-to-help-the-students-most-in-need/2021/04 We can't squander this opportunity to reach students experiencing homelessness. Here are four key steps. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:00:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-districts-can-use-relief-funds-to-help-the-students-most-in-need/2021/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-weigh-how-to-use-new-aid-for-homeless-students-finding-them-is-step-one/2021/04 Schools are getting $800 million in federal aid for homeless students, but also must locate those who newly qualify due to the pandemic. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:43:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-weigh-how-to-use-new-aid-for-homeless-students-finding-them-is-step-one/2021/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/reopening-plans-private-schools-special-education-senate-puts-stamp-on-covid-19-bill/2021/03 The revised COVID-19 relief bill provides more than $120 billion in direct K-12 public school aid and could reach President Biden quickly. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:43:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/reopening-plans-private-schools-special-education-senate-puts-stamp-on-covid-19-bill/2021/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2021/ensuring-homeless-students-are-seen-during-a-pandemic In Everett, Wash., Amy Perusse brought together a range of agencies to meet the needs of homeless students and their families. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:01:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2021/ensuring-homeless-students-are-seen-during-a-pandemic https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-effort-to-find-and-help-disengaged-youth/2021/01 When in-person learning abruptly ended last spring, schools and community groups sprang into action. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:36:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-effort-to-find-and-help-disengaged-youth/2021/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-than-1-in-4-homeless-students-dropped-off-schools-radar-during-the-pandemic/2020/12 School leaders have lost track of students amid school closures, shrinking capacity at homeless shelters, and ever-higher family mobility. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:09:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-than-1-in-4-homeless-students-dropped-off-schools-radar-during-the-pandemic/2020/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/shielding-students-from-the-economic-storm/2020/09 The numbers of homeless and low-income students will likely surge in the months ahead. School leaders will need to be ready. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 01:14:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/shielding-students-from-the-economic-storm/2020/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-guide-for-serving-homeless-students A Guide for Serving Homeless Students Thu, 17 Sep 2020 01:13:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-guide-for-serving-homeless-students https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/where-are-they-students-go-missing-in-shift-to-remote-classes/2020/04 As school shutdowns extend nationwide, educators are finding that efforts to reach their families are coming up short. Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:01:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/where-are-they-students-go-missing-in-shift-to-remote-classes/2020/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/helping-put-homeless-students-on-solid-footing/2020/10/00000174-f948-de9d-a17f-ffca632e0000 Project Lift-Off is a summer program in Lee County, NC, that nurtures homeless students’ social and academic skills. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:44:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/helping-put-homeless-students-on-solid-footing/2020/10/00000174-f948-de9d-a17f-ffca632e0000 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/watch-meeting-the-needs-of-homeless-students-lessons-from-one-district/2020/02 Many school districts have seen a rising number of homeless students in recent years. Learn lessons from a district working to address their needs in thoughtful, holistic ways. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:15:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/watch-meeting-the-needs-of-homeless-students-lessons-from-one-district/2020/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2020/creating-a-foothold-for-the-most-vulnerable-students Johnnye Waller, the student services director for North Carolina’s Lee County Schools, helps students facing homelessness gain a solid footing for the school year. Her summer enrichment program pairs basic necessities with academic supports and exciting field trips. She is recognized as a 2020 Leader To Learn From. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:58:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2020/creating-a-foothold-for-the-most-vulnerable-students