3. how can homelessness affect a teen's experience in school?

They're more likely to experience major development delays and to suffer from emotional problems. Homelessness may affect their social, physical, and academic lives. 

Homelessness can affect a teen's school experience in making it more difficult to get out of class work done, as well as studying and preparing for tests. Homelessness can also give them a reliance on open media areas, such as the library, where computer and book use is free.