Rural Education

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Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in Rural America

This Chapin Hall report highlights research related to the specific experiences of young people who reside in the vast areas of the country that have fewer people and more widely dispersed services. Findings show that rural youth homelessness is just as prevalent as homelessness in urban areas; however, in rural areas, youth experiences of homelessness are more likely to be hidden, and these youth face unique challenges accessing education, jobs, services, and support.

National Center for Homeless Education: Rural Homelessness webpage

This National Center for Homeless Education webpage provides informational and practical resources on supporting educational access and success for McKinney-Vento students living in rural areas.

Student Homelessness in Rural America

This Institute for Children, Poverty, & Homelessness webpage examines data from the U.S. Department of Education to understand better the scope of rural student homelessness and what its rapid growth means for rural communities around the country.

Sample materials

HETAC: Rural Resources Padlet Webpage

This HETAC padlet webpage shares resources specific to meeting the needs of children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness in rural areas, including needs related to housing, food, clothing and shoes, hygiene, school supplies, young children, and more.