Children of all ages who live in homeless shelters have trouble getting to school. This means that half of students living in shelter are chronically absent, missing 20 or more school days in one year.…
Why Do Homeless Students Miss School?
Audiences: Educators
Launch Event: The Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City 2017
Join us for a breakfast conversation with leaders in the field and the launch of our latest publication, On the Map: The Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City 2017.…
The Rapid Growth of Homeless Students in New York City: Instability in Every School District
With the launch of the 2017 On the Map: The Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City, we see that student homelessness is rapidly growing in New York City public schools. In fact, every single school district saw an increase in student homelessness between SY 2014-15 and SY 2015-16.…
The Rapid Growth of Homeless Students in New York City: Instability in Every School District
With the launch of the 2017 On the Map: The Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City, we see that student homelessness is rapidly growing in New York City public schools.…
The Atlas of Student Homelessness Web App
Building upon the findings of On the Map: The Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City 2017, ICPH developed an interactive tool for users to further explore the educational outcomes of homeless New York City students and compare outcomes between districts, boroughs, and the City overall.…
On the Map: The Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City 2017
For the more than 140,000 students in New York City who have been homeless, the impact of housing instability is all too real. These children are not only struggling with maintaining a place to sleep, but also attending school, succeeding academically, and accessing supports for their additional educational and behavioral needs. The 2017 Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City provides an in-depth look at the educational outcomes of homeless students.…
Washington’s Homeless Student Population Grew by 30% in 3 Years
This snapshot is part of a series analyzing student homelessness in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It analyzes how many homeless students are enrolled in public schools in Washington, where in the state they reside, and how they perform in school compared to their peers.…
Ohio Has 27,000 Homeless Students, Just Over Half Outside Cities
This snapshot is part of a series analyzing student homelessness in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It analyzes how many homeless students are enrolled in public schools in Ohio, where in the state they reside, and how they perform in school compared to their peers.…
Two-Thirds of Maryland’s Homeless Students Live in Suburbs
This snapshot is part of a series analyzing student homelessness in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It analyzes how many homeless students are enrolled in public schools in Maryland, where in the state they reside, and how they perform in school compared to their peers.…
The Silent Crisis: Student Homelessness on the 30th Anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
To mark the 30th anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Act, ICPH released commentary by Barbara Duffield, SchoolHouse Connection, and Liz Cohen, ICPH’s Chief of Staff, on the difference this important legislation has made in the lives of homeless children. This commentary acknowledges the progress made while examining the work that still has to be done.…
FAQ About Family Homelessness
ICPH provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about family homelessness.…
Out of the Shadows: A State-by-State Ranking of Accountability for Homeless Students
A quality education can be the most important tool to helping children and families lift themselves out of a recurring pattern of housing instability. To do that, however, these children must first be identified as homeless and then receive the necessary support to ensure that homelessness does not disrupt their learning.…