Feb 1, 2022 | Guest Blogs, Youth Perspective
My name is Rebecca, and I am a survivor of homelessness. If it wasn’t for my educators and school counselor noticing the signs and the changes in my behavior at the age of 15, I may not be sitting here with you all today. Contrary to popular belief, young people...
Feb 1, 2021 | Youth Perspective
It is our pleasure to announce SchoolHouse Connection’s 2021 scholar class: Storm, AL Precious, CA Chandler, WA Jordan, AK Jahnee, FL Hannah, OR Eric, TX Lexi, OR Cire’, OH Samantha, FL At SchoolHouse Connection, one of our guiding principles is that young...
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...
Jul 21, 2021 | Youth Perspective
Today we recognize SchoolHouse Connection scholars who are breaking the cycle of homelessness by earning their high school and college degrees. We are inspired by their resilience and determination in navigating their final semesters, especially during the coronavirus...
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...
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...
