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From On the Corner of Homelessness and "_____________" by Family Promise of Spokane

August 31, 2025 · 55 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the issue of homelessness among students in Spokane Public Schools with guest Ammie Hawk.

Did you know that 1 in 25 students in Spokane Public schools are homeless? On today's episode of On the Corner of Public Schools, hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Ammie Hawk, a Student Services and McKinney-Vento liaison for East Spokane Valley. Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are. Guest: Ammie Hawk of East Valley School District Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠ ⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.⁠ Produced by Gwyn Griffith and Lucy Pearson Podcast Assistance by Charis Tiampson Recorded at The Spokane Public Library Notes and Resources: McKinney-Vento Act Students Experiencing Homelessness PCE- Positive Experiences Communities in Schools Big Brothers Big Sisters Spokane Resources Family Promise of Spokane Akin Crosswalk Youth Shelter Launch NW

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Ader, Emma Hughes

Guest: Ammie Hawk

Topics covered

  • homelessness
  • public schools
  • student services
  • McKinney-Vento Act
  • community resources

Keywords

  • homelessness
  • Spokane Public Schools
  • McKinney-Vento
  • student services
  • community resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: East Valley School District, Family Promise of Spokane, Spokane Public Library

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