New Research Links Housing Instability to Negative Educational Outcomes

~ Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

The John W. Gardner Center at Stanford University has released a study exploring the connections between housing instability and negative educational outcomes among students in San Mateo County, California. The report finds that students experiencing housing instability between 2016 and 2019 were six times more likely to be chronically absent from school and four times more likely not to graduate from high school. The study also finds that students experiencing housing instability are disproportionately Latino, Black, and English-language learners.

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Published by Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

The vision of OCAH: That all Oklahomans have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy and affordable homes. Our Mission: To lead the movement to ensure that all residents of the state of Oklahoma flourish in safe, affordable homes and to help communities develop safe and affordable housing options for all of their residents. We reach our mission through advocacy, education and practical training to foster the production and maintenance of affordable housing throughout the state.

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