Press Room

WA has high number of homeless students, gets lowest federal funding
The Seattle Times – December 26, 2022

These 4 charts illustrate the pandemic’s impact on homeless students
Ed Dive – December 15, 2022

Officials: Federal government must do better for homeless students
The Center for Public Integrity – December 14, 2022

Improving School Attendance finds ‘100 solutions’ to get homeless students to class
HeraldNet – December 12, 2022

Undercounting Homeless Students Undercuts Their Access To Help: Report
Patch – December 7, 2022

Dozens of Oregon school districts likely undercounting homeless students
Mail Tribune – December 6, 2022

Senator Coons applauds passage of the National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month resolution
Chris Coon – December 1, 2022

Dozens of Oregon school districts likely undercounting homeless students
Oregon Public Broadcasting – December 1, 2022

Homeless student enrollment fell 14% in first pandemic school year
Ed Dive – November 30, 2022

Schools Are Not Identifying All Their Homeless Students. Why That Is Hurting the Kids
Education Week – November 29, 2022

One WA school district helped homeless students graduate. Can others?
The Seattle Times – November 28, 2022

Are you a homeless student in WA? Here are your rights
The Seattle Times – November 24, 2022

Thousands of U.S. schools, including in WA, fail to count homeless studentsT
The Seattle Times – November 23, 2022

HERO Program Serves Students Experiencing Homelessness, Transitional Housing
Nashville Scene – November 23, 2022

Schools must help homeless students. Here’s what you should know.
Racine County Eye – November 18, 2022

Report Reveals 311,961 Children Under Age Three Are Estimated to Be Experiencing Homelessness Across Twenty U.S. States, Only 7% Are Enrolled In An Early Childhood Program
Poverty Solutions – November 18, 2022

Is this Jackson County district neglecting its mandate to help homeless students stay in school?
KCUR – November 17, 2022

Collins, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Designate November 2022 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Susan Collins – November 17, 2022

Homeless students undercounted in schools across Florida and the nation
Tampa Bay Times – November 16, 2022

Hidden toll: Thousands of schools fail to count homeless students
The Hechinger Report – November 16, 2022

D.C. Gets Federal Funds To Help Homeless Students. But Many Schools In Need Are Shortchanged
DCist – November 16, 2022

Guaranteed Income Project to start in C-U
The Daily Illini – November 15, 2022

Schools must help homeless students. Here’s what you should know.
New Mexico In Depth – November 15, 2022

Hidden toll: Thousands of schools fail to count homeless students
Chalkbeat – November 15, 2022

Students Experiencing Homelessness Are Supposed to Get Extra Help. Here’s How California Can Do Better
California Health Report – November 15, 2022

How California Can Better Serve Homeless Students
YES! Magazine – November 15, 2022

Hidden toll: Thousands of schools fail to count homeless students
The Center for Public Integrity – November 15, 2022

Kids under 12 contacting runaway safeline ballooned 153% in pandemic
Ed Dive – November 11, 2022

Moving Forward on FAFSA Simplification
Inside Higher Education – November 11, 2022

Michigan children without homes rarely enrolled in early learning programs
Detroit Free Press/USA Today – October 27, 2022

Young and Homeless in Rural America
The New York Times – September 29, 2022

An estimated 65,611 people in Chicago experienced homelessness in 2020, coalition report says
The Chicago Tribune – September 20, 2022

Schools Should Prioritize Mental Health Resources — for Both Students and Staff
Truthout – September 3, 2022

1 in 5 Homeless Students Left School Since the Pandemic. Can Funding Help Find Them?
EdWeek – August 11, 2022

Number of districts receiving homeless student funding balloons six-fold
K-12 Dive – August 10, 2022

Relief Funds Help Districts Find Homeless Students Lost During Pandemic
The 74 – August 2, 2022

Simple fixes by Congress could help 250,000 homeless children with disabilities
The Hill – August 2, 2022

Groups step up to prevent student homelessness during academic breaks
EdSource – July 14, 2022

Guest opinion: New Alabama law helps homeless youth maintain employment and access services
AL.com – June 30, 2022

Supporting Students Facing Homelessness During COVID-19
Psychology Today – June 8, 2022

California high school seniors experiencing homelessness could get $1,000 a month. Here’s how
The Fresco Bee – May 27, 2022

Department of Education, act now to empower youth experiencing homelessness
Youth Today – May 6, 2022

Law clears driver’s license fees for homeless youth
Alabama Political Reporter – April 22, 2022

A One-Woman Rescue Squad for Homeless Students [Listen to the article here]
The New York Times – April 11, 2022

Bill Will Allow Homeless Youth to Access Shelter, Services Without Guardian
The Roanoke Star – March 31, 2022

Defining homeless: How it determines which homeless families get HUD help
ABC 27 – March 31, 2022

A school created a homeless shelter in the gym and it paid off in the classroom
The Hechinger Report – March 17, 2022

Federal funds to help thousands of Georgia’s homeless students
The Atlanta Journal Constitution – March 15, 2022

House spending bill lowballs key Biden education requests
Industry Dive – March 10, 2022

Differing federal policies keep homeless students from getting help
Industry Dive – March 7, 2022

I experienced homelessness. Lawmakers, help young Floridians like me find independence | Opinion
Miami Herald – March 4, 2022

CCSD counts fewer homeless students during pandemic, but numbers picking up
Las Vegas Review-Journal – February 18, 2022

Homeless youth and children are wildly undercounted, advocates say.
NPR – February 15, 2022

Disabilities sometimes go undiagnosed in homeless students targeted by new federal education funds, experts say
Youth Today – February 2, 2022

GAO: Schools with vulnerable students face ‘heightened challenges’ post-natural disaster
Industry Dive – January 19, 2022

Child homelessness is on the rise. Schools may just be seeing the ‘tip of the iceberg’
The Center of Public Integrity – January 14, 2022

700,000 US Teens Navigate School Without Family Support or Permanent Housing
Truthout – January 3, 2022

Despite bonanza, aid trickles slowly to U.S. homeless students
Reuters – December 17, 2021

Angry advocates call for compassion after Center City Popeyes posts sign barring people who are homeless
The Philadelphia Inquirer – December 14, 2021

Congress set aside $800 million to help homeless students. Months later, many schools are still waiting for aid.
Chalkbeat – December 3, 2021

Post-pandemic, homeless students can be hard to find
WORLD Digital – November 26, 2021

Congressional efforts to tackle homelessness
WSAZ News Channel 3 – November 23, 2021

Senate Passes Collins, Manchin Resolution to Designate November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Senator Susan Collins – November 17, 2021

Oh my God, where are these kids?’: How COVID-19 obscured true picture of homeless suburban students
The Daily Herald – November 7, 2021

420,000 homeless kids went missing from schools’ rolls last year. They may never be found
The Hechinger Report – October 15, 2021

What Happens When an ‘All-of-Government Approach’ to Preventing Evictions Leaves Out Schools. Advocates Fault Biden Plan for Delays in Rental Assistance
The 74 Million – September 29, 2021

Tucson official touts benefits of school gardens to fight kids’ hunger
Cronkite News – September 15, 2021

In-Depth: Public school enrollment plummets during pandemic
ABC10 News San Diego – August 26, 2021

How to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
FutureEd – August 24, 2021

Runway’ to stability: U.S. urged to boost housing for homeless youth
Thomson Reuters Foundation – August 17, 2021

New Eviction Moratorium Doesn’t End Fears About Students and Homelessness Amid COVID
Education Week – August 6, 2021

Applications Open for Second Round of ARP Funds Benefitting Homeless Students
School Transportation News – July 6, 2021

Formerly Homeless Student Dreams Big With Help From The Lord’s Place
Town-Crier – July 2, 2021

Colleges Struggle to Meet the Needs of Students With Unstable Housing Background
Verywell Mind – June 18, 2021

COVID Shutdowns Hurt Homeless Students. School Reopenings Bring New Challenges.
Truthout – June 7, 2021

A couch is not a home: Where the hidden homeless get housing vouchers
Christian Science Monitor – June 4, 2021

COVID Shutdowns Hurt Homeless Students. School Reopenings Bring New Challenges.
Street Sense Media – June 2, 2021

Connecticut School Districts Rely on Transportation to Serve Students Experiencing Homelessness
School Transportation News – May 17, 2021

What more can be done to help homeless students?
Politico – May 3, 2021

‘No One Knew We Were Homeless’: New Relief Funds Fuel Efforts to Find Students Lost During Virtual School
The 74 Million – April 29, 2021

States are getting millions to help homeless students. Federal officials say schools’ first job is to find them.
Chalkbeat – April 26, 2021

The Pursuit of Education: A Story of Homelessness, Perseverance, and the Impact of Caring Educators
Homeroom, The Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Education – April 23, 2021

Analysis: Stimulus Funds Alone Won’t Help Underserved Students. States Must Make Sure They Reach Students Who Are Homeless, Living With Disabilities & English Learners
The 74 Million – April 22, 2021

As its more comprehensive report on homelessness lags years behind, critics question HUD’s data
Street Sense Media – April 22, 2021

As Schools Weigh How to Use New Aid for Homeless Students, Finding Them Is Step One
Education Week – April 20, 2021

‘The strongest lifeline’: Districts struggle to find Allegheny County’s homeless students as COVID increased distance and needs
Public Source – April 8, 2021

Children Need Teachers They Can Trust
Wall Street Journal – March 25, 2021

Student Homelessness Has Likely Increased During Pandemic Though Tracking Hasn’t Kept Up
WESA – March 22, 2021

Congress delivers last-minute aid for homeless kids
National Journal – March 15, 2021

Homeless students in L.A. charter schools struggle more than peers at traditional schools, study finds
EdSource – February 24, 2021

Homeless Students Lack Basic Needs, Support During COVID-19 Pandemic
TeenVogue – February 19, 2021

Ensuring Homeless Students Are Seen During a Pandemic
Education Week – February 17, 2021

‘Where Are These Poor Kids Going?’: The Mission To Find Homeless Students During COVID-19
WNIJ/WNIU – February 3, 2021

California schools report fewer homeless students, alarming advocates
EdSource – January 27, 2021

Schools Are a Lifeline for Homeless Students. COVID-19 Is Severing the Connection.
EdSurge – January 11, 2021

Inside the Effort to Find and Help Disengaged Youth
Education Week – January 6, 2021

Coronavirus school closures force low-income, homeless students off grid
Fox News – December 19, 2020

Homeless and doubled up, families living with other households may fall into aid blind spot
NBC News – December 18, 2020

After-school Providers Can Assist Kids Experiencing Homelessness
Youth Today – December 16, 2020

COVID Having Devastating Impact on Children
WBAP News Talk – December 16, 2020

Covid is having a devastating impact on children — and the vaccine won’t fix everything
NBC News – December 15, 2020

Homeless youth left behind during pandemic
Kobi5 – December 7, 2020

The Education Crisis Facing Homeless Students
OnPoint Radio / WBUR – November 30, 2020

More Than 1 in 4 Homeless Students Dropped Off Schools’ Radar During the Pandemic
Education Week – November 25, 2020

Report: 420K fewer homeless students identified at start of school year
Education Dive – November 24, 2020

Across the U.S., fewer students are being identified as homeless. Educators say that’s actually a bad sign.
Chalkbeat – November 23, 2020

A wave of evictions is on the horizon. What impact could they have on kids’ education?
CBS 60 Minutes Overtime – November 22, 2020

Montana Nonprofit Helps School District Graduate High Percentage Of Homeless Students
Youth Today – November 10, 2020

NRPM Partner Spotlight – SchoolHouse Connection
NRPM – November 5, 2020

Housing & Shelter Alone Can’t Break The Cycle Of Youth Homelessness – Education Can
Giving Compass – October 26, 2020

Homeless students face extra obstacles amid COVID-19
The Detroit News – October 21, 2020

Nearly 270,000 K-12 Students in California Were Homeless Last Year, UCLA Study Says
NBC Los Angeles – October 20, 2020

New Orleans’ homeless numbers will rise, advocates warn; public schools plea for funding to help
Nola.com – October 17, 2020

‘Right Now, All Students are Mobile’: New Pandemic Data Confirms a ‘Massive Event’ Disrupting School Enrollment
74 Million – October 14, 2020

What Homeless Students Have to Deal With to Go to School During COVID
VICE – October 14, 2020

Poverty Solutions Receives Grant to Develop Homelessness Data-to-Action Playbook
Poverty Solutions, University of Michigan – October 14, 2020

Barriers to Financial Aid for Homeless Youth Now Compounded by COVID-19, New Report Warns
NASFAA – October 13, 2020

An Impossible Choice For Homeless Parents: A Job, Or Their Child’s Education
NPR – October 7, 2020

Student Homelessness Prevented on Washington College Campuses As New School Year Commences
The Imprint – September 20, 2020

Remote Learning Presents Additional Challenge For Students Experiencing Homelessness
NPR – September 20, 2020

The Children in the Shadows: New York City’s Homeless Students
The New York Times Magazine – September 9, 2020

OPINION: There is no recovery from COVID-19 if we leave millions of children and families behind
Thomson Reuters Foundation News – August 19, 2020

Formerly Homeless Youth Urge Congress to Act During Pandemic
Youth Today – July 23, 2020

Heroes Of The Homeless Crisis: How Barbara Duffield & SchoolHouse Connection Are Helping People To Overcome Homelessness Through Education
Authority Magazine – June 14, 2020

Schools would get $1 billion to help homeless students under bipartisan federal proposal
EdSource – May 26, 2020

‘I’m on edge all day long.’ Schoolwork a mere afterthought for homeless youth
The Hechinger Report, The Seattle Times – May 24, 2020

Homeless Shelter Youth Face the Street During Pandemic
The City – May 17, 2020

She’s racing to help homeless kids — but can’t reach them during pandemic
Detroit Free Press – May 16, 2020

Students Who Are Homeless Need Us Now More Than Ever. And It Starts at the Top.
Education Post – May 12, 2020

Housing instability is expected to rise. Schools are already on the front lines.
Chalkbeat – May 7, 2020

5 Ways to Best Support Homeless Students During COVID-19
YouthToday – May 5, 2020

California’s homeless students at risk of falling through the cracks during pandemic
EdSource – May 4, 2020

‘Schools are survival’: U.S. coronavirus closures put homeless students at risk
Thomson Reuters – April 20, 2020

Coronavirus Eviction Rules Don’t Always Help People in Motels
Stateline – April 15, 2020

The Realities of Life for Homeless Students Must Be Part of Remote Learning Strategies During Coronavirus Shutdowns
The 74 Million – April 14, 2020

The Coronavirus Class Divide: Space and Privacy
The New York Times – April 12, 2020

Where Are They? Students Go Missing in Shift to Remote Classes
Education Week – April 10, 2020

What The Latest Federal Research On Homeless Student Means
School Transportation News – April 1, 2020

Reaching ‘Our Most Invisible Population’ During a Pandemic: How Schools Are Scrambling to Protect Homeless Students as Coronavirus Shatters Safety Nets
The 74 Million – March 24, 2020

Is Youth Homelessness Going Up or Down? It Depends on Whom You Ask
The New York Times – March 17, 2020

Number Of Homeless, Unaccompanied Youth In Mass. Soars, Even As Many Go Uncounted
WGBH – March 2, 2020

‘They have no place to go’: Ventura County sees number of homeless students double
VC Star – February 24, 2020

News coverage around the San Antonio Charter School Convenings:
February 20, 2020

• Noticias 41: edición nocturna
• Noticias 60 Telemundo
• Fox News First (3 hits here: 6:38AM, 7:35AM, and 8:34AM)
• News 4 Today 
• Fox News First Early Edition
• Edición Digital San Antonio

Youth homelessness crisis addressed at Education Service Center event
KSAT – February 20, 2020

San Antonio education leaders, advocates convene to address youth homelessness
San Antonio Express-News – February 20, 2020

School Districts, Charters Convene to Combat Youth Homelessness
The Rivard Report – February 20, 2020

‘They’re Invisible’: Number of Homeless Students Reaches New High
neaToday – February 12, 2020

A place to call home
WORLD Digital – February 12, 2020

Number of Homeless Students Hits All-Time High
Education Week – February 10, 2020

Small Steps That Add Up – King County takes cue from Australian strategy for preventing homelessness and dropping out
The Seattle Times – February 9, 2020

Student Homelessness is at an All-Time High
WNYC (podcast) – February 6, 2020

The number of homeless students has doubled in just over a decade
Mic – February 5, 2020

Number of homeless US students hits 12-year high, report says
The Denver Channel – February 4, 2020

The Number of Homeless Students Now Matches the Entire Population of New Hampshire
Vice – February 4, 2020

There are more homeless students in the U.S. than people living in Dallas
CBS – February 4, 2020

As the economy soars, so does the number of homeless students in public schools. Why?
The Olympian – February 3, 2020

There are more students experiencing homelessness than ever before
New York Post – February 3, 2020

More students are experiencing homelessness than ever before
The Hill – February 3, 2020

‘They’re invisible’: A record number of students are experiencing homelessness, new federal data say
MarketWatch – February 3, 2020

Number of Homeless Students Rises to New High, Report Says
The New York Times – February 3, 2020

More and more students are experiencing homelessness, according to new federal data
CNN – February 2, 2020

More Students Are Homeless Than Ever Before
US News & World Report – January 30, 2020

Federal data shows student homelessness at all-time high
Education Dive – January 30, 2020

Federal data shows a record number of homeless students
PoliticoPro – January 29, 2020
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As the number of homeless kids in Chicago grows, CPS does more to help
Chicago Sun-Times – January 28, 2020

How to help homeless students around the holidays and beyond
CNN.com – December 22, 2019

San Ysidro School District Kicked Out a Homeless Student Over a Paperwork Problem
The Sacramento Bee – December 10, 2019

Schools fail to identify thousands of homeless children, state audit finds
EdSource – November 27, 2019

3 kids. 2 paychecks. No home.
The California Sunday Magazine – November 24, 2019

Redefining Homelessness Could Help Families on the Edge, Advocates Say
The Pew Charitable Trusts – November 22, 2019

National advocate of family homelessness: ‘We are literally creating chronic homelessness’
Vermont Business Magazine – October 31, 2019

Affordable housing among striking Chicago teachers’ demands
Associated Press – October 21, 2019

Homeless Youth: Risk Factors of the Vulnerable [Podcast]
Our American States | An NCSL Podcast – September 26, 2019

Federal rules were stopping organizations from helping some homeless students — so Washington state found a way around the rules
The Seattle Times – September 23, 2019

Why districts spend millions to keep homeless students in place: ‘Changing schools is the last thing we want’
The Seattle Times – September 1, 2019

For Kids Experiencing Homelessness, Back-To-School Can Mark A Return To Stability
DCist – August 29, 2019

‘A National Challenge’: How We Can Change the Course for Homeless Students
Education Week – August 27, 2019

The growing crisis of homeless kids
APM Reports – August 15, 2019

Should US Public Schools Eliminate Homework?
TruthOut – August 4, 2019

The 6 types of students most confounded by the FAFSA
PoliticoPro – July 22, 2019
(This article is for PoliticoPro subscribers only. The PDF version is available.)

Grad Nation: US won’t meet 90% graduation goal by 2020
Education Dive – June 11, 2019

Homeless Students’ Struggles Come Into Sharper Focus Under ESSA
Education Week – June 11, 2019 

Schools struggle to address rising student homelessness
Marketplace – May 7, 2019 

The Fight Over What It Means To Be Homeless — And How That Could Affect Illinois
NPR Illinois 91.9 – April 27, 2019 

Family-school ties at center of Tacoma homelessness prevention program
Education Dive – April 2, 2019

Homelessness Advocates Tell of New Successes Via State Legislation
YouthToday – March 20, 2019

PD key in supporting homeless K-12 students
District Administration – March 14, 2019

Schools Finding Record Numbers of Homeless Students, Study Says
Education Week – March 12, 2019

We’ve Never Found So Many Homeless Students Before. That’s Bad and Good
Education Week – March 1, 2019

An Illinois Law Aims To Help Homeless Students — Is It Enough?
Illinois News Room – February 28, 2019

1.3 Million Homeless Students: New Federal Data Show a 70 Percent Jump in K-12 Homelessness Over Past Decade, With Big Implications for Academic Performance
The 74 Million – February 19, 2019

Meet Lily, the first homeless Muppet on ‘Sesame Street’
The Washington Post – December 12, 2018

Meet Lily, the first homeless ‘Sesame Street’ character
MarketWatch – December 12, 2018

When Days Aren’t So Sunny: Sesame Street Takes on Homelessness
The New York Times – December 12, 2018

Meet ‘Sesame Street’s’ newest muppet
WTNH – December 12, 2018

Technology Access Gap Leaves Millions of Students Struggling to Keep Up
Truthout – October 17, 2018

Mother fights to keep kids in Henry County schools
AJC – October 2, 2018

Technology Access Gap Leaves Millions of Students Struggling to Keep Up
Truthout – October 17, 2018

Bipartisan bill would help homeless children and youth
The Hill – July 24, 2018

A Family Dispute: Who Counts As Homeless?
City Lab – July 19, 2018

Young and Homeless
Mountain View Voice – July 13, 2018

In an Era When Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Common, Homelessness Is an ‘Ongoing Disaster’ for Students Across the U.S.
The 74 Million – April 9, 2018

A Lesson in Poverty: School Children in Michigan Struggle with Homelessness at High Rates
Poverty Solutions, University of Michigan – April 5, 2018

Opinion: 1.3 million students are homeless. Here’s how we can help them
PBS News Hour – March 6, 2018

SXSW EDU Tackling the Issues of Homelessness Nationwide
KVUE – March 5, 2018

Day one at SXSWedu 2018: Educators share their stories, talk innovative school design
Education Dive – March 5, 2018

A New Focus on College Campuses: Ending Housing Insecurity
U.S. News – February 27, 2018

Early childcare professionals, teachers trained to recognize trauma of childhood homelessness
The Cap Times – February 23, 2018

For Homeless High Schoolers in Rural Kentucky, Escape Route Is Elusive
Rewire News – February 19, 2018

For Homeless Youth, Statistics and Reality Are Miles Apart
TalkPoverty – January 24, 2018

Young, gay and living on the street: LGBT youth face increased odds of homelessness
EdSource – January 1, 2018

 

In Boston, fight to end homelessness moves from street corner to classroom
The Christian Science Monitor – December 6, 2017

Is It Finally Time to Simplify the Fafsa? Signs Point to Yes.
The Chronicle of Higher Education – November 28, 2017

If We Want To End Homelessness We Must Prioritize Homeless Young People
Giving Compass – November 16, 2017

For county’s homeless students, start of school brings mix of benefits and challenges
Frederick News Post – September 2, 2017

Program for homeless preschoolers finds home in Ventura
USA Today – August 24, 2017

ESSA brings new focus to homeless population
Education Dive – August 21, 2017

For 1.3 Million Homeless Youths, ESSA Is a Beacon of Hope
Edweek – July 31, 2017

30 years after landmark legislation, schools still struggle to serve homeless students
Southern California Public Radio – July 21, 2017

Making Student Homelessness a Visible Issue
Prospect – July 21, 2017

Meeting the Needs of Homeless Youth: Public Schools Are Doing What Government Won’t Do Directly
Truth-out – June 28, 2017

Thousands of college students may be homeless or precariously housed, studies suggest
Washington Post – June 25, 2017

For Homeless Families in the South Bay, Schools Provide Far More Than Education
Voice of San Diego – June 20, 2017

Organizations Intensify Efforts to Help Homeless Students
Diverse Education – June 12, 2017

Trump’s proposed budget cuts worry advocates for homeless students
inewsource – April 3, 2017

Homeless College Students are on the rise, but universities are struggling to keep up
Circa News – March 12, 2017

They’re college students. They’re homeless. Their schools have no clue.
Circa.com – March 6, 2017

While State Focuses on Adult Homelessness, Homeless Youth on the Rise
WNPR Connecticut Public Radio – December 16, 2016

Program targets Ventura’s young homeless
Ventura County Star – December 15, 2016

Homeless students in Texas at 113,000 last year, likely more now
Fort Worth Star Telegram – December 13, 2016