For the release of Hidden in Plain Sight, we encourage conversation about the impact of
student homelessness in our nation’s schools and what schools, communities and caring
adults can do to provide supports for these students.
You can find the report at http://www.GradNation.org/Homeless.
Please join the conversation by using the hashtags #UnseenStudents,
#EndYouthHomelessness & #GradNation
NEWSLETTER BLURB
Hidden In Plain Sight: Homeless Students in America’s Public Schools
Forty-­two percent of formerly homeless youth surveyed for a new report say they
dropped out of school at least once. Fifty percent say they slept in a car, abandoned
building or other public place. And 61 percent say they were uncomfortable talking about
their housing situation with people at their school. A new study written by Civic
Enterprises and released by the GradNation campaign examines the growing problem of
student homelessness by asking the young people who have experienced it and the
school employees assigned to help them. Find out more about the problem and
recommended solutions at GradNation.org/homeless.
REPORT PROMOTION
Facebook/LinkedIn:
Download Hidden In Plain Sight, a new report written by Civic Enterprises & Hart
Research Associates that examines the growing problem of student homelessness in
our nation’s public schools. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents
#EndYouthHomelessness
Homelessness impacts a student’s ability to stay in school. Learn more about the impact
of homelessness and the supports that homeless students need in the report, Hidden in
Plain Sight from Civic Enterprises & Hart Research Associates.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness

Sharable Graphics
Download our gallery of shareable images: http://bit.ly/HomelessStudentGraphics
94% of homeless students don’t have a consistent place to call home.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents
50% of homeless students slept in a car or public place. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport
#UnseenStudents #HomelessYouth

67% of homeless students were uncomfortable sharing their situation.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents
How can #CaringAdults make #HomelessYouth feel seen, heard & supported?
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
Homeless students can graduate High School prepared w/ the right supports.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
Homeless students need concrete & emotional support to succeed in school.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
86% of homeless students want someone to talk to. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport
#UnseenStudents #CaringAdults #EndYouthHomelessness
Twitter -­ Key Findings:
JUST RELEASED: Download Hidden in Plain Sight via @CivicEnterprise @HartSurveys
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #HomelessYouth
Hidden in Plain Sight: Homeless Students in America's Public Schools |
@CivicEnterprise @HartSurveys http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents
#ESSA will require districts/states to report grad rates for homeless students.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
78% of homeless students surveyed experienced homelessness more than once.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #HomelessYouth
47% of homeless students surveyed were homeless both w/ a parent or guardian &
alone. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents
94% of homeless students don’t have a consistent place to call home.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
50% of homeless students slept in a car, park or other public place.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
42% of homeless students surveyed said that they dropped out of school at least once.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
67% of homeless students were uncomfortable talking w/ people about their housing
situation. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents

54% of homeless students say concrete & emotional supports are equally important
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #HomelessYouth
61% of homeless students were never connected to a community org while homeless
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #HomelessYouth
Twitter -­ Key Facts:
Only 5 states currently report High School #gradrates for homeless students.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
5 states -­ CO, KS, VA, WA & WY report High School #gradrates for homeless students.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
Homelessness is detrimental to a student's ability to stay in school.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
Homeless students were 87% more likely to drop out of school. h/t @Center4Promise
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
Twitter -­ Impact:
Homelessness takes a significant toll on young people's lives, health, relationships &
education. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents
Learn more about the impact of homelessness on students. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport
#UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
82% of homeless students said homelessness had a big impact on their life.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
60% of homeless students found it difficult to stay in school while being homeless.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
Twitter -­ Supports and Services:
Learn more about supports that homeless students need. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport
#UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
58% of homeless students believe their school should have done more to help them.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #HomelessYouth

86% of homeless students want someone to talk to. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport
#UnseenStudents #CaringAdults
As student homelessness has increased, liaisons feel unprepared.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #CaringAdults
Learn about the challenges schools face to help tackle student homelessness.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #CaringAdults
Liaison challenges include: funding, time, awareness & safe spaces.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #HomelessYouth
Twitter -­ Cause for Optimism:
88% of liaisons believe homeless students can graduate HS prepared w/ right supports.
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #CaringAdults
73% of homeless students are motivated to complete high school school or start a
career. http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #GradNation
Twitter -­ Recommendations:
What can your community do to help homeless students? http://bit.ly/HomelessReport
#UnseenStudents #EndYouthHomelessness
Homeless students are present in our communities and they need our help. Learn more:
http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents #CaringAdults
Learn why we can't allow homeless students to be Hidden in Plain Sight.
@CivicEnterprise http://bit.ly/HomelessReport #UnseenStudents
Twitter – Pledge to #EndYouthHomelessness
I pledge to take action that will help students experiencing homelessness cope and
thrive http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents #GradNation
I pledge to [INSERT Individual Pledge] to help #UnseenStudents succeed in school &
beyond. [INSERT Governor Twitter handle] what do you pledge?
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge
Homeless students need concrete & emotional support to succeed in school.
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge Pledge to do your part #UnseenStudents

Homeless students are present in our communities and need our help. Pledge to do
more: http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents
Tell your governor: pledge to take action to help students experiencing homelessness
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents
Tell your governor: take the pledge to create a web of support for #homelessyouth
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #gradnation
.[INSERT Governor Twitter handle] take the pledge and create a web of support to help
homeless students #UnseenStudents http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge
Take the pledge to create a web of support to help homeless students cope and thrive
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents
Homeless students need #CaringAdults in their life. Take the pledge to create a web of
support for http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents
Pledge to take action to help homeless students graduate HS prepared:
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents #GradNation
We can’t allow #HomelessYouth to be Hidden in Plain Sight. Pledge to take action:
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents
The time for action to help homeless students is now. Pledge to do your part:
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents #GradNation
For us to have a #GradNation, we must do more to support homeless students. Sign the
pledge: http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents
I pledge to do what I can to help homeless students succeed. Will you?
http://bit.ly/unseenstudentspledge #UnseenStudents #GradNation