From the beginning, Lexis-Olivier Ray knew that he wanted to foreground the experiences of those most affected.
Housing and Homeslessness
Early intervention is the key to keeping kids in school, and the Richmond County School System does that through a multi-tier level of support and services.
A life fraught with constant change and uncertainty.
A life fraught with constant change and uncertainty.
Stories from the Bay Area’s tiny homes full of hope, disappointment.
High hopes for new Medi-Cal expansion - Part one
While investigating the basic needs of homeless students in Richmond County schools going unfulfilled, the I-TEAM took a closer look at the person in charge of this growing segment of the student body.
Period poverty is a global issue experienced by millions of people, especially houseless, low-income and Black and Brown communities.
Transportation and information barriers make cooling centers difficult to access for many people living on the streets or in cars.
Employees within the Richmond County School System tell the I-TEAM say it's chaos behind the scenes when it comes to enrolling homeless and vulnerable students missing permanent addresses and transportation to school.