Homelessness Comes to School - Paperback

by Joseph Murphy (Author), Kerri Tobin (Author)

The seminal work on homeless students and our responsibility to educate them

Homelessness Comes to School provides substantial and far-reaching research that describes the plight of homeless children, the legal framework surrounding the issue, and ways to work together toward a solution. The text also outlines effective intervention programs and includes specific guidelines for teaching homeless students. Topics covered include:

• A history of homelessness, including its demographic patterns, causes, and impact on society
• The various programs schools have implemented to address the problem
• How schools, parents, and external community agencies can work together to educate homeless students