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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. County student homelessness has surged, study finds. Here's what the numbers show

Student homelessness in Los Angeles County increased by 28% from 2022-23 to 2023-24, driven by housing shortages and economic hardship.
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

This Teacher Works in a High-Poverty School. Her Class Is the Only One Passing State Exams

When Tosha Alexander was 17, her world was unraveling. Her father had died, and with her mother unable to keep their lives together, foster care became the next stop in her journey. Then her history teacher, Brea Kitts, did something extraordinary. Without hesitation, Kitts - who was a single mother - stepped in and took legal custody. She gave Alexander not just a roof over her head, but a home, a sense of safety, and a chance to finish high school with her friends.
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fromThe Nation
5 months ago

Affordable Housing Is at Stake in the NYC Election, but Advocates Can't Agree on How

New York City faces rising rents, student homelessness, overcrowding, and three of six ballot proposals address housing amid divided opinion among officials and organizers.
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New York City
fromCity & State NY
5 months ago

Report: 154K NYC public school students were homeless last year

Nearly one in seven New York City public school students experienced homelessness in 2024–2025, totaling over 154,000 children across shelters, doubled-up homes, and unsheltered situations.
Education
fromKqed
5 months ago

How Fresno Schools Are Helping Students Get Back On Their Feet | KQED

Fresno Unified's housing and support programs reduced student homelessness, while doctors at Adventist Health report immigration agents interfering with detainee medical care.
Education
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
6 months ago

1 year after Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, some students have yet to return to school

Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of western North Carolina students, causing prolonged homelessness, trauma, disrupted schooling, and slow recovery in a vulnerable Appalachian region.
California
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Calif.'s newest homelessness solution is letting college kids sleep in cars

Many California college students experience homelessness due to housing instability, limited rental history, and financial barriers, prompting legislative proposals like Assembly Bill 90.
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