Click Here to Download the PDF The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Congress’ most recent package for COVID-19 relief, provides nearly $123 billion in aid for K-12 education through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), including several...
This checklist offers important considerations to help state and local educational agencies ensure equitable access to education for students experiencing homelessness as they prepare for the new school year. Click Here to Download the PDF Across the country, many...
In the wake of the pandemic, college enrollment and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications have declined: compared to last year, FAFSA numbers are down about 9%. Students experiencing homelessness often face many barriers filling out the FAFSA...
Jordyn Roark, MSW Director of Youth Leadership and Scholarship SchoolHouse Connection I first became interested in the concept of ethical youth engagement during my own experiences working for organizations when I was an unaccompanied homeless youth. I spoke at...
Taxes can be confusing, especially for young adults who have never had to file taxes before. Yet when beginning college, it is important to learn about and understand how scholarships impact your taxes, so that you are prepared at tax time. There are simple guidelines...
Click Here to Download the PDF On December 21, Congress passed a second round of emergency coronavirus relief, including $54.3 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER II). That money supplements the original $13 billion in ESSER...
