Research has demonstrated that young people in care are at a significant educational
disadvantage. Over the past decade, a number of qualitative research studies have focused …

How homeless children and youths can succeed Researchers and advocates have
identified successful strategies for schools enrolling homeless students. KERRI J. TOBIN is …

Background Although a large number of children in foster care in the United States are
receiving special education services, little is known about their educational experiences …

Homeless adolescents, known as “unaccompanied youth,” constitute a small but important
portion of the overall homeless population, one that needs particular attention at school. In …

As a primary educator, I have witnessed the impact literature can have on a child's life.
Unfortunately, in our society children are exposed to a much higher level of violence …

While there has been considerable policy attention given to educational disadvantage in the
Irish context in recent years, evidence on the educational experiences, attainment, and …

Empowerment has been established as an important factor in resilience in adolescence. It
has also been deemed critical for youth with emotional and behavioral disorders to achieve …

Special education is a critical part of California's public education system, ensuring that
school districts meet the individual needs of disabled students. Addressing student …

The purpose of this paper is to share the outcomes from the literature of youth residing in
congregate care, commonly referred to as group homes. The outcomes for youth in this …

Nearly 500,000 children are in foster care in the United States. Adult education address the
complexity, in depth and breadth, in parenting children, including foster children. Adult …