are athletics making $ for higher ed?
Not in most places according the today’s Washington Post article. But do these #s tell the Read more
not just what you see on the street
Although many people think of homelessness in the US as picture #1, it’s more prevalent (and difficult to gauge) in the shape of Read more
number matters
Is homelessness decreasing in the US? Or is the make-up of those who experience homelessness shifting? And how reflective are one-time counts of our homeless situation? Children and families Read more
corrupt AAU and youth sports
The culture of competitive youth sports in the US is, in many ways, toxic for healthy child development. Today’s ESPN story on the corrupt leadership of the AAU tells a story of adults who put their own monetary gain ahead of child welfare. Even more painful to Read more
also in Utah
Homelessness hit more than just the big cities… hoping new housing options work in Utah.
historic highs in Chicago
Jobs and affordable housing needed in Chicago: homeless crisis.
getting to school while homeless
In New York, kids who are homeless can face 2+ hour commutes to school. This undercuts their opportunities to be successful in school.
north dakota homelessness
I’m excited to get to spend time with the North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People next week. Homelessness is increasing throughout the state — just as it has been in Wisconsin and most other states in recent years. Read more
sports and change: is the Missouri case just the first?
After years of highly-public, well-planned efforts to increase student-athlete voice and opportunity (i.e., O’Bannon case, unionization discussions), a few days of protest and change in Missouri may have the biggest impact yet. Read more
