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Comparing Rights: Homeless Students vs. Students in Foster Care Students facing homelessness or foster care placements are protected under different laws, but both aim to remove barriers to education. This chart highlights the key d

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Your Child’s Development is a Journey Every child grows and learns at their own pace, and understanding those developmental stages can make all the difference. This guide offers insights into physical, emotional, social, and cogniti

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Know Your Rights: Educational Protections for Homeless Students Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students experiencing homelessness have the right to a free public education, immediate enrollment, transportation to their school of origin,

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Understanding In-School Placement for Children in Foster Care

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16 Required Services for Homeless Students Homeless children and youth have the right to a free, appropriate public education—just like any other student. Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act, schools are required to prov

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