Homelessness is a condition that is intersectional with the educational experiences and outcomes of youth. This brief highlights state and school officials’ perspectives to examine relevant challenges, policies, and practices related to the youth homelessness crisis. In addition to identifying pertinent challenges, participants provided insights into established and emerging practices and approaches that have been effective in meeting the needs of homeless youth.
Dumas, T., James, A., and Bishop, J. (2023). No Shame or Stigmas: Prioritizing Students Experiencing Homelessness in Long Beach Unified and Monterey County. California MTSS Research Consortium, UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. Accessed September 5, 2023.
Despite the endemic nature of anti-blackness in society, educators have a duty to work toward disrupting anti-blackness in schools. Three strategies have been identified for educational practitioners to carve out possibilities for Black students to thrive in spite of anti-blackness. 1. Radical care through caseloads, 2. Professional development centering Black students' experiences, and 3. Black third spaces.
Williams, K., Mcadoo, G., & Howard, T.C. "Schools Must Do More to Support Black Students." Edsource, (2022).
