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Asking the right questions in court: Judges use education checklist
More judges in juvenile and family court are making sure that school remains a high priority for youth in foster care.
They’re using a Model Court-tested checklist of questions to address each child’s specific educational needs.
Two judges talk about how the checklist has changed their practice—and the difference it can make for youngsters in foster care.
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Tutor Connection builds a bridge between teachers and foster care
Education majors at a California state university are learning firsthand about foster care—from their classroom professors and from the foster youth they tutor.
Early results are exciting. Future teachers are better prepared to work with students from diverse backgrounds. And students get one-on-one tutoring to fill in gaps caused by the disruptions of foster care.
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How Casey Scholars set their sights on college—and got there
Going to college or vocational-technical school seems out of reach to most 18-year-olds leaving foster care.
They do face serious barriers—financial, academic, social, emotional, and historical. But the obstacles can be overcome.
Hear from four students, all formerly in foster care and now thriving in college:
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How they made it to college |
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What helped, hindered, and scared them most |
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What they wish they’d known while still in foster care |
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