On Tuesday, July 28th, 2020, the Homelessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI) hosted a Virtual Research Symposium that provided a space for researchers, policymakers and providers to learn about and discuss current research on K-12 student homelessness and how providers are shifting strategies for students experiencing homelessness due to COVID-19. The program included several research presentations and a panel of service providers who discussed current opportunities and challenges within the field.
Panelists Included:
- Gary Painter, Director, HPRI and USC Price Center for Social Innovation (Moderator)
- Soledad De Gregorio, USC Price School of Public Policy
- Tasminda Dhaliwal, USC Rossier School of Education
- Earl Edwards, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Informational Studies
- Charles Evans, School on Wheels
- Jennifer Kottke, Los Angeles County Office of Education
- Melissa Pena, Green Dot Public Schools
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