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Homelessness comes to school / Joseph Murphy, Kerri Tobin.

Author/creator Murphy, Joseph, 1949-
Other author/creatorTobin, Kerri.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, ©2011.
Descriptionviii, 304 pages ; 26 cm
Subject(s)
Homeless students--Services for --United States.
Homeless children--Education --United States.
School management and organization--United States.
Contents Portraying homelessness. Understanding the concept of homelessness ; A brief history of homelessness ; Demographics of homelessness -- The effects of homelessness. Impact of homelessness on children and youth -- The role of society in addressing homelessness. Addressing homelessness -- The role of schooling in helping homeless children and youth. The legal framework and ensuring access ; Ensuring success.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 275-292) and index.
LCCN 2010045950
ISBN9781412980548 (pbk.)
ISBN1412980542

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