Mackenzie Holmes, now 10, has faced extreme instability in her life due to frequent evictions, leading to disrupted education and social connections. Her experiences highlight the struggles children endure when threatened with eviction, including the negative impact on their academic performance and school attendance. The Eviction Lab at Princeton University found that children living under the threat of eviction have significantly higher rates of absenteeism and often transfer to lower-quality schools. This exacerbates educational challenges and underscores the consequences of housing instability on vulnerable children.
Mackenzie Holmes has moved frequently and faced evictions, impacting her education; she rarely has had a stable home or school environment.
Eviction threats lead to higher absenteeism in schools. Even when not changing schools, these students miss several more days compared to peers.
Children facing eviction are significantly affected in their education, often ending up in less funded schools with higher rates of suspension.
Research shows a strong correlation between eviction threats, frequent school changes, and lower academic performance for affected children.
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