Redacted from the fall 2016 Research Magazine Just 20 minutes north of UNCG’s main campus is the National Center for Homeless Education, a technical assistance center that has been a part of the university for nearly 20 years. The center, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is driven … Continued
When George Hancock was named the new director of the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) on July 1st, teachers, administrators, and students across the nation gained an important ally in the effort to provide quality education to homeless and transitory youth. As someone who has worked at nearly every … Continued
“Early College” high school students in North Carolina are experiencing higher levels of success than many of their peers at traditional high schools, according to research conducted by Dr. Julie Edmunds at UNCG. “While the U.S. economy increasingly demands workers educated beyond the high school level, many of our teenagers … Continued
Article by Mary McLean Each year, approximately 1.6 million American children experience homelessness. Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence face unique sets of problems, particularly with regards to education. Homeless students must often leave their friends, teachers, and school districts behind at a moment’s notice. The … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Wendy McColskey (SERVE) received new funding from the Alabama Department of Education for the project “Alabama School Improvement Grant (SIG) Evaluation.”
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Diana Bowman (SERVE) received a continuation of funding from the US Department of Education for the project “National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)”. The SERVE Center will continue operating the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) technical assistance center … Continued
Research News UNCG Research congratulates Dr. Julie Edmunds, a Project Director at the SERVE Center, on receiving a $578,980 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The project is a “Follow-Up to the Study of the Efficacy of North Carolina’s Early College High School (ECHS) Model.” This grant funds Year Three of the … Continued