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    Transient Children in the Education System

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    Date
    2011
    Author
    McFarland, Kali
    Subject
    Washington and Lee University -- Capstone in Shepherd Poverty Program
    Capabilities approach (Social sciences)
    Homeless children -- Education
    Poverty
    Achievement gap, research, practice, and policy
    Children -- Health and hygiene
    Child welfare
    Child mental health
    McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (United States)
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    Transient children confront many disadvantages, and the reverberating effects influence all areas of their life. With higher levels of disease, more emotional disturbances, unstable and often inadequate living conditions, and poor educational achievement, it is quite obvious that transient children face a difficult and often cruel life. . . . No amount of mentoring or specialized education plans or nutrition classes can overcome all of the obstacles these children face; sadly, many of the issues may be deeper than the school policies can address. Yet this should not dampen our desire to help. While we may not be able to completely reverse the damage that has been done, we can make vast improvements in their lives by improving their educational experiences. The policies recommended can mitigate some of the effects of transience and put the children on the path to a better life. . . . [From Concluding Remarks]
     
    Kali McFarland
     
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