Growing Up as Rents Rise: How Housing Affordability Affects Parents and Children

Housing costs have risen dramatically and this rise is especially problematic for parents. This talk reviews recent data on housing affordability and considers the implications of data for parents and caregivers with children.

Jennifer Jellison Holme is an associate professor of educational policy and planning in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. Holme’s research focuses on the politics and implementation of educational policy, with a particular focus on the relationship between school reform, equity, and diversity in schools. Her research interests include school desegregation, currently focusing on inter-district programs; high stakes testing, including exit level testing; and school choice policy.