As the new school year starts, teachers face many challenges. So do children who are dealing with homelessness and poverty. And this couldn’t be truer than for impoverished children who are also in need of special education services. Adults who work with children in poverty and homelessness need to understand how this environment influences academic skill and emotional development, and how it relates to special education needs. That's why we're launching this series by Perry Firth on how homelessness and poverty affect the development of children, and how this can show up in the education system.
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Should Homelessness Be a Crime? Our State Grapples With Its Answer.
Seattle University law professor Sara Rankin shares statistics about the criminalization of homelessness and invites you to join a statewide conversation about it.
StoryCorps Recordings Bring Laughter, Tears, and Inspiration
Our advocacy coordinator reflects on uplifting moments at the "Finding Our Way" recordings in Lynnwood.
Introducing the New Firesteel Website!
We're thrilled to welcome you to the new Firesteel website! In this post we highlight some of our favorite features of the site, including its mobile-friendliness, improved navigation, and expanded advocate resources.
Spark Change Podcast Episode 10: Thunderclap
Think of it as an online flash mob. Thunderclap is a free tool for posting simultaneous messages from lots of people across multiple social media accounts. Today on the podcast we highlight a few Thunderclap success stories, talk about our experiences as “crowd-speak” participants, and share ideas for organizing your own campaign.