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Removing Transportation and Attendance Barriers for Homeless Youth

Mon., March 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
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Students experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to consistent school attendance. Ensuring these students can get to school and fully participate in learning is a challenge that requires district leaders to turn towards innovative solutions.

In this webinar, speakers from HopSkipDrive and SchoolHouse Connection will share practical approaches districts are using to support students from varied circumstances while navigating today’s policy landscape. They will also be discussing the recently released National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) data.

By the end of the webinar, you will discover:

  • How districts around the country are effectively serving diverse student needs in today’s policy environment
  • How to leverage federal funding and resources to support students under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
  • Tools to identify and support children and youth experiencing homelessness
  • The latest on how transportation innovation is helping districts get the most out of their budgets

    Join us to explore actionable strategies that help ensure every student—regardless of housing situation—can get to school and stay engaged in learning.

Speakers
Barbara Duffield
Executive Director SchoolHouse Connection
Joanna McFarland
Co-Founder and CEO HopSkipDrive
Moderators
Adam Gleicher
Head of Brand, Digital & Integrated Marketing HopSkipDrive
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