Friday, December 23, 2011

The Educated Reporter: Rise in Homeless Students Strains School Safety Net

The Educated Reporter: Rise in Homeless Students Strains School Safety Net:

Rise in Homeless Students Strains School Safety Net


I met an elementary school counselor in Henderson, Nev. a few years ago, who was looking for a good deal on sleeping bags.

The economic downturn has struck southern Nevada harder than almost any other region in the United States. The local schools are struggling to help thousands of students and their families facing dire economic