AFRO Intern
School systems across the nation have introduced new programs in hopes of reducing youth homelessness rates and improving education outcomes for students.
According to the Baltimore City Public Schools System (BCPSS), in 2023 there were 4,300 students facing homelessness, a 33 percent increase from the previous year.
The system’s Office of Health and Specialized Student Services (OHSSS) created the McKinney-Vento Program (MVP) to aid K-12 students who experience homelessness, with an eye toward improving school attendance and academic retention…