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Murphy (education, Vanderbilt U.) and Tobin, a PhD student in education at Vanderbilt U., examine the plight of homeless students in the US. After detailing the concept of homelessness, its history, and demographics, they describe its effects on children and youth, including living conditions, risks, and physical, emotional, social, and educational impacts, and ways to combat it by addressing poverty, increasing access to low-income housing, and providing social services. They end with discussion of the role of schools in helping students overcome the negative effects of homelessness and ensuring successful educational experiences and outcomes, including description of the legal framework and barriers to access. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The seminal work on homeless students and our responsibility to educate themHomelessness 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
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