seeking ways to help the poor
An anti-poverty experiment in New York: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/15/business/economy/looking-for-ways-to-help-the-childless-poor.html?emc=edit_tnt_20140114&tntemail0=y&_r=3
neighborhood-level collaboration in san diego
This is a great example of how local-level collaboration can make a significant impact on many lives. I’m really impressed by the work in this San Diego neighborhood and believe other communities can learn from their model:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Jan/09/homeless-san-diego-Connections-Housing/?#article-copy
promise zones in five places
Mirroring the logic of Promise Neighborhoods, a new, more expansive approach by the federal government…
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/08/us-usa-obama-jobs-idUSBREA070O820140108
leadership and public accountability
As evident in Baltimore (refer to the story at the end of this posting), city and county-wide efforts to implement housing and homelessness initiatives are complex and often contested by diverse stakeholders. We need leaders who are able to skillfully navigate these “social frontiers” of reform — leaders who act within and across fields of practice to cultivate opportunity for all.
One size does not fit all…
The Guardian has a series on the “bottom 1%,” or “people who earn $2,500 or less a year.” This week, a homeless student named William highlights how his experience with homelessness shares similarities with that of Dasani but has also been very different (Dasani’s story was reported in The New York Times by Andrea Elliot on 12/9/2013). Read more
learning code
Here’s a little article highlighting how we need to be open about what types of education are truly useful for our new generation of learners… Pathways that were previously often viewed as less desirable by some (associates degrees, trade schools, etc.) may actually be more prudent ways forward for those who want to avoid massive debt incurred by 4-5 years of undergraduate work:
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304753504579284452425047082
hunger and homelessness in Britain
Schools and community-based organizations in the US are increasingly charged with developing systems of practice that can serve students who are living in poverty. As this article highlights, such matters are not unique to this country:
3rd TEP video
This new story features a poem by 8th grader Jasmine, followed by students talking about how hard it is to fit in at school when you’re homeless:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152078947291201&set=vb.135975491200&type=2&theater
health and housing for the homeless
It is important for educators to be cognizant of how housing policies can impact children’s health. Poor health can manifest itself into prolonged absences and the inability to focus in class. This article examines how housing policies in Massachusetts can… Read more
2nd TEP video
This is the 2nd installment highlighting the experiences of homeless students in Madison… https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152054369621201
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