In LAUSD, 55% of homeless students are chronically absent, fueling learning loss for these kids who need more help.
“Chronic absenteeism has always been an issue we’ve had to battle, but the increase in need is definitely there,” Kottke said. “The economy, with the inflation rates, and issues with the lack of housing, and the cost of housing, is almost a perfect storm.”
“Schools are the safe havens for children in our community,” said Carvalho. “It’s important for kids to be in school, not only for the purpose of gaining a great education, but also for them to develop physically and psychologically in a healthy way.” “It’s small, but it has its own little kitchen and restroom and it’s perfect because we don’t need anything more right now,” Palombo said. “It’s just us and we are grateful for what we have.”
And her 9-year-old daughter has been bullied. During her first two weeks at her new school, she was pushed down the stairs by another student, Palombo said.
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