Homelessness Comes to School
Author | : Joseph Murphy |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2011-03-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452230771 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452230773 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book Homelessness Comes to School written by Joseph Murphy and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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