Student Homelessness Growing Fastest in Rural America

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Examines trends in homelessness among rural students, which may contribute to disparities in health and academic outcomes. Explores challenges in identifying and supporting homeless families, funding in rural schools, and obstacles facing homeless rural students. Features statistics including percent change in number of homeless students from school years 2013-2014 to 2016-2017 in select states, with breakdowns by rural or nonrural locations.

02/2019

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Institute for Children, Poverty & Homelessness

Children and youth · Health disparities · Housing and homelessness · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Statistics and data