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Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2019-20 to 2021-22

Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2019-20 to 2021-22

This December 2023 report provides a summary of demographic data collected by the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. The report includes an examination of data collected for the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 school years. Information on the number of students experiencing homelessness, their primary nighttime residence, subgroups of students, and race/ethnicity of students experiencing homelessness is included.

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Published December 2023


Chronic Absenteeism Among Students Experiencing Homelessness in America: School Years 2016-17 to 2020-21

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AMONG STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA: SCHOOL YEARS 2016-17 TO 2020-21

This brief discusses the number and rate of students who experienced homelessness using school- and district-level data from School Years 2016-17 through 2018-19. School Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are provided in an appendix, along with a discussion of school district data that highlights differences in the rates of students who were homeless in rural, suburban, town, and urban districts.

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Published 2022


Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2018-19 to 2020-21

STUDENT HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA: SCHOOL YEARS 2018-19 TO 2020-21

This November 2022 report provides a summary of demographic data collected by the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. The report includes an examination of data collected for the 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 school years. Information on the number of students experiencing homelessness, their primary nighttime residence, subgroups of students, and race/ethnicity of students experiencing homelessness is included.

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Published November 2022


Annotated Report Summary (Educating Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Research Summary 2015 – 2022)

Annotated Report Summary (Educating Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Research Summary 2015 – 2022)

This NCHE research summary provides the field with updated information about recent research and reporting in the field of homeless education in an effort to help educators and others implement the McKinney-Vento Act and support children and youth experiencing homelessness.

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Published March 2023


A Closer Look at File Specifications: FS 194

A Closer Look at File Specifications: FS 194

The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) developed a series of briefs focused on ensuring data submitted to ED meets quality standards and conforms to program requirements. This brief provides information about the data collection and submission process for File Specification (FS) 194: Young Children Served (McKinney-Vento).

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Published May 2024


Graduation Rates of Students Who Experienced Homelessness in America: School Years 2017-18 to 2018-19

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Graduation Rates of Students Who Experienced Homelessness in America: School Years 2017-18 to 2018-19

Each year, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) collects demographic and academic data on students eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. This brief presents four-, five-, and six-year adjusted cohort graduation rates (ACGRs) for students who experienced homelessness using state-level data from School Years (SYs) 2017-18 through 2019-20.

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Published 2022


Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2017-18 to 2019-20

Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2017-18 to 2019-20

Each year, to ensure the law is fully implemented by school districts and states, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) collects demographic and academic data on students eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. Using the most recently available data, this brief examines the number of students experiencing homelessness, the type of housing they used when first identified by school districts, and subgroups of students experiencing homelessness.

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Published 2021


Federal Data Summary School Years 2015-16 to 2017-18: Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Federal Data Summary School Years 2015-16 to 2017-18: Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Each year, states submit data on the demographics and academic performance of students experiencing homelessness to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) through the EDFacts Submission System. This report summarizes that data and examines current trends in the education of these students.

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Published January 2020


Digging Deeper with Data

Data Intervention Guide: Digging Deeper with Data

It is more important than ever that liaisons, state coordinators, and other stakeholders regularly collect and use data to evaluate their implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act, as well as efforts undertaken as a result of related requirements in Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Not only will this practice benefit students, but it is required by federal law. This guide will help liaisons access and evaluate data in order to better serve students who experience homelessness.

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Published August 2023


Data Collection Process and Students Experiencing Homelessness

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Data Collection Process and Students Experiencing Homelessness

The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) developed a series of briefs focused on ensuring data submitted to ED meets quality standards and conforms to program requirements. This brief provides an overview of the data collection process by addressing who is responsible for data collections, how and when data are reported, what to expect during the data quality review conducted by ED, and what resources and help are available. 

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Published May 2024


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