There are 1.3 million homeless students in the U.S., and the instability of their lives makes it difficult for them to keep up in school. These students are much more likely to drop out. Under federal law, states must provide services to help homeless students stay in school. We spoke to two students in the Kansas City, Kan., public school district about how support from the school has made a difference in their lives.
Special Education
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Inside a Summer School Program for Special Education Students
Academic support offered between school years is especially important for students with learning differences.
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Two Principals, One Agenda: Keep Kids Safe From Immigration Action
Two principals talk to Education Week about how to work through the fear and chaos of ICE action.
Early Childhood
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How Play Carts Can Transform Early Education
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Early Childhood
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A Charter School Finds 'Looping' Strategy Benefits Youngest Students
Capital City Public Charter School, the first parent-founded charter school in the nation’s capital, takes a unique approach to early learning.
