A Snapshot of Homelessness and Housing Instability in Michigan Schools. Policy Brief

Recent research in the State of Michigan has shown homelessness among children to be a key factor predicting student achievement in both rural and urban areas, yet little attention has been given, thus far, to understanding where homeless students in Michigan attend school and how their needs might...

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Published inPoverty Solutions, University of Michigan
Main Authors Erb-Downward, Jennifer, Comp, Evangelist, Michael, Comp
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published Poverty Solutions, University of Michigan 01.02.2018
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Attendance
Data Use
Educational Policy
Elementary Secondary Education
Federal Legislation
Geographic Location
Homeless People
Housing
Low Income
Poverty
Rural Areas
School Community Relationship
School Districts
Student Needs
Urban Areas
Michigan
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Summary:Recent research in the State of Michigan has shown homelessness among children to be a key factor predicting student achievement in both rural and urban areas, yet little attention has been given, thus far, to understanding where homeless students in Michigan attend school and how their needs might differ depending on their geographic location. This policy brief seeks to fill that gap so that policymakers and local stakeholders can begin to think about the impact of homelessness in their area and to identify resources to support some of the State's most vulnerable children. Data for this brief comes from school year 2015-16 administrative records collected by every school under the mandate of the Federal McKinney-Vento Act, a law which guarantees homeless students' right to an education.