Schoolhouse Washington improves housing stability and advances educational success for students experiencing homelessness.
About one in every 25 students in Washington state is homeless. A disproportionate number are young people of color.
Communities are impacting student homelessness through innovative practices and effective policies. We’ve only just begun.
Stay apprised of the latest trends, results and advocacy efforts across our state. Be informed and exert your influence.
Local Data and Outcomes Dashboards September 2019
Use our new online tool to explore student homelessness data by school district, legislative district and county.
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Creativity Abounds! Diversion in Housing & Schools
A person-centered, problem-solving approach, Diversion can be applied in schools to creatively help students and families experiencing homelessness.
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Powerful voices propel legislative win for Homeless Student Stability Program
Significant improvements to HSSP were just signed into law, thanks to overwhelming bipartisan support, critical input by key stakeholders, and powerful testimony by students, parents, and homeless liaisons from all corners of the state.
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Olympia Update: Major changes expected for students experiencing homelessness
With lots of new programs and strategies proposed this session in Olympia, we have focused on changing how our state supports students experiencing homelessness. Read the latest update about our legislative efforts to bring sustainable policy change to Washington’s schools.
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