Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: An Introduction to the Issues

New to McKinney-Vento or need a refresher? This quick-read guide breaks down the who, what, and why of student homelessness. Learn how housing instability impacts learning, what rights students have, and how schools can respond with heart and strategy. A must-have primer for anyone working to remove barriers and build brighter futures. This NCHE brief provides basic information about the scope of the issue and educational rights of children, youth, and family experiencing homelessness; and the impact of homelessness on education.