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homeless summit in Pittsburgh
The inspired, groundbreaking work of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund continues: http://www.homelessfund.org/summit2014.html
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record high numbers of students identified… this is a crisis to which schools and communities must be attuned: http://firstfocus.net/news/press-release/record-number-homeless-students-u-s-schools-leading-homeless-childrens-advocates-comment/
Read moreinnovation in 5 cities
examples of promising innovative approaches to vexing social challenges: http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/five-cities-five-solutions/31658.article
Read morecoordinated service model
The Atlantic Homeless Alliance (NJ) uses a coordinated model to address the comprehensive needs of those they serve. http://www.jfsatlantic.org/services/atlantic-homeless-alliance/
Read morepsychological effects of poverty
Beyond the social and economic implications of poverty, there are significant psychological ones too. In Annie Lowrey’s NYT article…
Read moresports and social issues
Amid all of the turmoil associated with Donald Sterling and the Los Angeles Clippers, we might consider revisiting some of the great books on the history of sports and social issues in the US. One that I recently enjoyed was Dave Zirin’s “The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment that Changed the World.” Here’s the […]
Read moretheory into practice
Very fine work by Martin Scanlan and George Theoharis in pulling together the new issue of “Theory Into Practice” focusing on matters of inclusive schooling and leadership for social justice. Check it out here: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/htip20/current#.U2FgMMctfx4
Read moreSchool leaders speak up for housing
An encouraging action by Twin Cities superintendents who are backing housing initiatives for the homeless: http://www.kare11.com/story/news/education/2014/04/23/school-superintendents-back-homeless-shelter-initiative/8077915/
Read moredaily challenges of homelessness
This mom wanted to get a job but had no childcare… a very sad result: http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/03/27/3419192/homeless-woman-job-interview/
Read more“the right thing to do”
Congratulations to Dr. Ku and colleagues for their successful efforts in Philly: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20140327_Philly_s_much-needed_homeless_recovery_center_is_open.html
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