Homelessness in the Classroom

Homelessness in the Classroom
ISBN-10
1645041956
ISBN-13
9781645041955
Category
Education
Language
English
Published
2024-01-30
Publisher
Dio Press Incorporated
Authors
Kerri Tobin, Brandy Gros

Description

There are over 1.5 million homeless students in U.S. schools, a number expected to rise as a result of Covid-19. Research on this population has existed since the 1980s, but most teachers are unaware of the unique needs of these highly vulnerable students or the laws that exist to protect them. Although they primarily need housing, students experiencing homelessness also need responsive school environments. In language accessible to busy practitioners, this book presents research on homelessness as it impacts children in school and lays out for teachers what is known, and as yet unknown, about how best to serve these students in K-12 and as they prepare for what comes next. Perfect for courses that aim to provide pre-service teachers with proven strategies for reaching underserved student populations.

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