More Children Becoming Homeless
As the nation continues to face economic problems and more families lose their homes, many schools must cope with a growing number of homeless children. Since the economic downturn, school districts...
View ArticleTornadoes, Floods Ravage Large Parts of the U.S.
Extreme weather in parts of the United States has displaced thousands of families this spring. Residents in the Mississippi River Valley are preparing for historic-level floods and the Southeast is...
View ArticleOrganization fosters creativity among the homeless
DOWNLOAD VIDEO An organization in the nation’s capital is helping the homeless develop a new voice in the arts. Street Sense has published the only newspaper created by and for the homeless in...
View ArticleCan Los Angeles end veteran homelessness?
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Lendell Seay served in the army for over 21 years. But six years after his retirement, he found himself living on the streets of Los Angeles. Helping veterans like Seay find a home is...
View ArticleCommunity comes together to help homeless students and families
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Homelessness affects more than 1.3 million students in the United States. School districts receive money from the federal government to help provide needy students with basic supplies,...
View ArticleCommunity service: Teaching kindness for kindness’ sake
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Note: As the holiday season draws to a close, ask students to reflect on the meaning of empathy and kindness. In this daily news story, Extra looks at the impact and meaning of community...
View ArticleWhat your students need to know about the 2020 Census
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Read the summary, watch the video and answer the questions. You can turn on the “CC” (closed-captions) function and read along with the transcript here. Summary: The 2020...
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