This fact sheet (PDF, 7 pages) provides information on the benefits of emergency exercises in schools. The fact sheet shares information on developing an effective emergency exercise program, postexercise evaluations, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, and resources for emergency exercises. It also includes a case study on emergency exercises. Learn more.  

This webinar recording explores evidence-based strategies to prevent and address chronic absenteeism among children and youth experiencing homelessness (CYEH) at the student and system levels. Viewers will gain a clear understanding of chronic absenteeism, including its effects on CYEH and, more broadly, schools and local education agencies; be aware of key strategies to address chronic absenteeism among all students and CYEH specifically, including the role of data in informing efforts and how to access relevant data; and learn from a practitioner spotlight about their experiences in addressing chronic absenteeism among CYEH. Learn more.

This brief (PDF, 19 pages) examines trends in the use of the Title IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP), which supports relatives and other caregivers who assume legal guardianship of children leaving foster care. The brief highlights growth in guardianship assistance nationwide, variation in program use across states, and factors that influence access to guardianship as a permanency option for children and youth. Learn more.