How difficult it is for the homeless to study
Mary Ann Prado of Minneapolis Community and Technical College tells the Star Tribune of the challenges homeless students face in trying to take classes:
"They are not well rested, and they are stressed out. ... If you haven't eaten, how are you going to study when your stomach is growling? I have to help find students notebooks and book bags because they cannot afford anything. It is difficult."
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