Hunger and Housing Insecurity
A student arrives at school hungry because there's no food at home this week. Another can't concentrate because she was up late, displaced with her family to a shelter after eviction. Another does homework in a car because that's where his family is living. Hunger and housing insecurity affect growing numbers of Canadian families, and children carry the consequences to schoolâwhere their circumstances shape what education can accomplish.
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Topic Introduction: Impact of Food and Shelter Insecurity on Student Performance
This debate focuses on a pressing concern that affects a significant portion of Canadian students â food and shelter insecurity, and its influence on academic performance. As education is considered a cornerstone for future success, understanding the impact of these essential needs on student achievement is crucial.
Emergency shelter and family homelessness services in Calgary.
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