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Community as the Heart and Soul of the McKinney-Vento Act
Even before it was passed into law, communities acted as the heart and soul of the McKinney-Vento Act. Researchers, educators, community-based organizations, and advocates knew a group of students needed us to see them and help them open the doors wide to the possibilities of a public education. The work begun back then continues today as the McKinney-Vento Act provides students without housing rights and resources while also outlining school responsibilities in ensuring that barriers due to homelessness are removed for the benefit of the entire community.
This talk was presented at:
2026 National ESEA Conference
February 2026
in
Denver, CO
For more information:
cendreswpc@gmail.com
Speakers
Christina Endres
Christina has more than two decades of experience working on behalf of students who face special challenges due to poverty, homelessness, foster care placement, and more. Christina started her career providing direct services to families, including mental health, home-based, and family preservation services, as well as mentoring and helping youth build independent living skills. Since then, she has served as a state coordinator for homeless education and Even Start, served as the president of the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, and worked for the National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE. She strives regularly to be the human being her two hound dogs believe her to be.
Rebecca Zaltman
Rebecca Zaltman has served as the Paralegal for Boulder Valley School District since Spring 2023. Rebecca has also served as a Paralegal with UC Berkeley School of Law, and the Colorado Public Defender's Office. Rebecca has a Bachelor's in Psychology from Hood College, and a Paralegal Certificate from Arapahoe Community College. As an elementary school student, Rebecca also experienced homelessness with her family.
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