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Havlik, Stacey A.; Rowley, Patrick; Puckett, Jessica; Wilson, George; Neasen, Erin – Professional School Counseling, 2018
This qualitative study explored the experiences of 23 school counselors in addressing the needs of students experiencing homelessness. Phenomenological analysis revealed two overarching themes: (a) school counselors as the first line of support and (b) the desire to help while feeling helpless. Findings suggest that participants feel underprepared…
Descriptors: Homeless People, School Counselors, Student Needs, Qualitative Research
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Mohan, Erica; Shields, Carolyn M. – Critical Questions in Education, 2014
In a given year, approximately 1.6 million children in the United States experience homelessness, and research shows that their living conditions generally place these children at risk for educational underperformance and failure at school (Hall, 2007; Love, 2009). Although lack of education or low levels of education on the part of a head of…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Student Experience, Disadvantaged, Educational Experience