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The Impact of the Economic Crisis on School Outcomes: What We Know & What Can Be Done
Schools Under Stress: Pressures Mount on California’s Largest School Districts
California’s 30 largest school districts—which educate nearly 2 million students—are facing multiple stresses tied to the economic crisis at a state and national level, threatening their ability to provide a quality education to California’s children.
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Impact of Economic Crisis on Schools
Learn how the state’s fiscal crisis–and the rippling effects of the Great Recession–has taken a massive toll on schools in California and the nation.
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Educational Opportunities in Hard Times
Based on a survey of principals from around the state, this report from UCLA IDEA (Institute for Democracy, Education, & Access) describes how the economic crisis has affected California’s schools.
Unemployment & School Outcomes
Emerging research shows how parental unemployment can depress students’ academic outcomes.
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Short-run Effects of Parental Job Loss on Children’s Academic Achievement
This study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that parental job loss increases the probability of being held back in school by around 15 percent.
The Housing Crisis & School Outcomes
A number of studies show a connection between the housing crisis and school performance.
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Is the foreclosure crisis making people sick?
The housing crisis that precipitated our ongoing recession began with the foreclosure of 15% of US mortgages. There remains substantial disagreement, however, about whether and how public health departments should specifically address health problems experienced by the people who lost their homes in this crisis.
The Economic Crisis, Health & School Outcomes
As a result of the economic crisis, increasing numbers of children are without health insurance, reliant on free & low-cost school meals, and suffering other stresses that can affect their academic performance.
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Research traces impact of childhood adversity
The stress of a spelling bee or a challenging science project can enhance a student’s focus and promote learning. But the stress of a dysfunctional or unstable home life can poison a child’s cognitive ability for a lifetime, according to new research.
Coping with the Economic Crisis: Emerging Strategies
With a thriving economy still a distant vision, a growing number of schools and communities are implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of the crisis on children.
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A Look at Four Ways that Community Schools Can Support Effective Teaching
This report from the Center for American Progress examines specific examples of schools where wraparound services such as health care services and expanded food assistance are benefiting teachers & students.
California Children Compared
Researchers have found a variety of other indicators that reveal even more about the impact of the economic crisis on children and education.
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation annual report profiles the status of children on a national and state-by-state basis and ranks states on 10 measures of well-being.
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