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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A Student Wrote a Book About Her Learning Disability. Now, She Has Advice for Teachers
Zoe Kozina, 17, is the author of Your Beautiful Mind, a children’s book published this year.
Mathematics
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Teaching Economics (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift's massive impact on the economy inspired a high school teacher to create lessons in "Swiftonomics."
Student Well-Being
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How This Public School Serves Students Recovering From Addiction
Here’s how this public high school provides support for students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
School & District Management
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Video: Emotional Intelligence, Explained
A look at what emotional intelligence is and why it matters for educational leaders.
