Podcast
Empowering Voices in Homeless Education and McKinney-Vento
Each year, close to 20,000 K-12 public school students experiencing homelessness are identified in Virginia. The barriers of high mobility can make achieving educational success an overwhelming challenge. Our podcast highlights inspiring stories from individuals throughout the state who work directly with children and youth experiencing homelessness. Each episode features interviews with local McKinney-Vento liaisons and community-partners who work to uphold the McKinney-Vento Act and remove barriers for these students.
Project HOPE-Virginia Podcast Episodes
Through insightful conversations, we explore the resources, partnerships, and best practices that help these students thrive in school. Each episode underscores the work of local liaisons and advocates, while amplifying the stories of students experiencing homelessness across Virginia. Join us in our mission to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their housing situation.
Lisa Ann Abernathey, Education Specialist for McKinney Vento
In the first episode of the Project HOPE-Virginia Podcast: Empowering Voices in Homeless Education and McKinney-Vento, Lisa Ann Abernathey, Education Specialist for McKinney-Vento in Henrico...
In the first episode of the Project HOPE-Virginia Podcast: Empowering Voices in Homeless Education and McKinney-Vento, Lisa Ann Abernathey, Education Specialist for McKinney-Vento in Henrico County School Division in Virginia, discusses the impact of summer pop-ups that her team hosted at local motels this summer along with activities planned throughout the school year to ensure students experiencing homelessness can thrive at school.