Rickee Stewart had volunteered with her school’s food bank before, so she knew that her Utah district served homeless students. But she had never imagined the scale of the problem: 2,100 students across the district were [Read More...]
In lieu of gifts, send coats
Tucked inside the invitation to her September wedding, Rickee Stewart’s friends and family found a twist on the traditional registry card. Instead of plates and cutlery, Rickee registered for “tennis shoes and Converse and [Read More...]
Teachers Spend Their Own Money to Meet Basic Student Needs
Teachers know firsthand: students can’t learn when they come to class cold, hungry, or self-conscious about their personal care. These teachers aren’t sitting by and watching their students deal with poverty alone. According to a [Read More...]
Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Student Life Essentials Project
A good education starts before the school bell rings, when students have nutritional meals and warm, clean clothes, which allow them to focus on learning. Teachers often see firsthand the impact of poverty and homelessness on [Read More...]