Aug 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Guest Blogs, Young Leaders in the News, Youth Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives in unimaginable ways, and education is no exception. Fourteen million college students have been impacted by COVID-19, with many losing access to essential resources, educational opportunities, and housing. Youth with previous...
May 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Guest Blogs, Youth Perspective
From closed campuses to canceled graduation ceremonies, over 14 million college students have been impacted by COVID-19. Many students also lost their housing and access to food. Youth with previous experiences of homelessness have even fewer back up resources, and...
Jun 12, 2020 | Youth Perspective
Today we recognize the end of the school year by celebrating some of our exceptional high school and college graduates. These youth and other SchoolHouse Connection scholars are breaking the cycle of homelessness by earning their high school and college degrees. We...
Mar 11, 2020 | Youth Perspective
It is our pleasure to announce SchoolHouse Connection’s 2020 scholar class: Diego, ID Cecelia, CA Samantha, MO Kayla, NC Caitlin, TX Ashley, AZ Lanie, MO Hayden, KY Carlos, OK Phoenix, MT At SchoolHouse Connection, one of our guiding principles is that young people...
Jul 19, 2019 | Guest Blogs, SHC Perspectives, Youth Perspective
Destiny Dickerson is a 19-year-old graduate of Rancho Cucamonga High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She currently attends San Diego State University, where she is majoring in Psychology in pursuit of a degree in Clinical Psychology. Destiny explains, “Having...
Dec 20, 2019 | Youth Perspective
“As a child, I felt powerless. I was frustrated and terrified at my family’s circumstances. When my eighth grade English teacher became aware of my home situation, she pulled me aside one day and asked to talk after class. The conversation we had that afternoon...
