Getting homeless youth access to virtual learning during COVID
While many students are attending classes virtually from home this school year, what about those students who don't have a home? An organization called My Friend's Place in Hollywood, CA is helping students experiencing homelessness navigate distanced learning."We are a drop-in resource center for homeless youth in Hollywood. We see age range 12 to 25," said Transformative Education Manager Camilla Duarte-Brannstrom. According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, there are about 4,600 transition-aged homeless youth between the ages of 18 and 24 in Los Angeles. When the pandemic hit, My Friend's Place acted fast. During this time, 10 teens have benefitted from a scholarship at My Friend's Plac...
08.28.20 | 01:35 | CC