Sep 21, 2021 | Guest Blogs
Written by Earl Edwards Earl Edwards has over 15 years of professional experience in youth development and curriculum design. As a school administrator and classroom teacher, Earl has designed and facilitated district-wide professional development modules covering...
Jul 28, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Young Leaders in the News, Youth Perspective
This story originally appeared on HomeRoom, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education. This essay is written by Chandler K., SchoolHouse Connection’s Scholar. I can remember being a young teen, living with my mother and six siblings and being locked...
Jun 22, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Youth Perspective
Written By Brandon Plowman, SHC Young Leader When I’m watching or reading queer media, I can be sure that at least one, and sometimes multiple, of these things will happen: 1. One or more LGBTQ+ characters will end up being abused or dead. 2. A transgender woman will...
May 12, 2021 | Guest Blogs
Written by Vikki C. Terrile, Librarian and Assistant Professor, Queensborough Community College, CUNY, Bayside, NY Libraries are often a lifeline for families in homeless situations. Prior to the pandemic, they were the place where kids and parents could come to use...
Apr 26, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Young Leaders in the News, Youth Perspective
This story originally appeared on HomeRoom, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education. This essay is written by Jahnee S., SchoolHouse Connection’s Scholar. I was 8 years old when I first experienced homelessness. Homelessness then became a struggle...
Apr 20, 2021 | Guest Blogs
Throughout the month of February, we hosted a series of conversations titled “Engaging and Re-engaging Students Experiencing Homelessness During the Pandemic,” to allow homeless liaisons a space to share their challenges and best practices to support students...
