Homeless US Student Population <br />Reaches Highest Number in Over <br />10 Years, Says Study The analysis was done by the <br />National Center for Homeless Education <br />and used data from 2017-2018. It says that over <br />1.5 million are affected. Most live with family and friends, <br />but seven percent are in cars <br />or empty structures. The report also says students without <br />a home suffer greatly with learning. NYFH's Amanda Clifford, via the BBC The 1.5 million is more than double of <br />the recorded homeless students from 2004-2005. The rise can be linked <br />to increased rents and a <br />housing shortage in certain U.S. areas. Economic changes also play a role, which include <br />many factories shutting down and parents <br />not able to afford a place to stay. It is also caused by domestic violence <br />and the country's recent opioid crisis. According to experts, <br />solutions include offering <br />more affordable housing <br />for low-income families. It is also important to provide <br />those suffering from trauma <br />with emotional support. NYFH's Amanda Clifford, via the BBC
