Deb Sweeney on educating homeless students in the Sauk Valley

Shaw Local Media reporter Brandon Clark recently interviewed Deb Sweeney, the Area 2 Lead Liaison for the Regional Office of Education #47 in Sterling, Illinois, to explore how her role connects homeless children and their families with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program, a federal initiative ensuring children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to free, public education.

Sweeney discussed the challenges and strategies in identifying and supporting these students, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration and resource coordination.