Callie’s Voice 1.1

The question of how a child manages homework without stable housing is poignantly explored in the virtual reality experience offered by School on Wheels, which invites viewers to step into the life of Callie, a six-year-old student living in an Indianapolis family shelter.

This VR experience sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of child homelessness, making it visible to audiences. Viewers embark on a narrated journey that captures the daily struggles and educational barriers faced by children like Callie, from stepping off the bus to completing homework in a shared room with several family members.

In Indianapolis alone, over 5,000 children are affected by homelessness. School on Wheels addresses this pressing concern by providing tutoring and academic support services to hundreds of these children each school year. Through partnerships with emergency shelters, transitional living facilities, and schools, the organization works diligently to meet the educational needs of children and families, aiming to break the cycle of homelessness through education.

Engaging with this immersive experience does not require advanced virtual reality equipment; a simple Google Cardboard and headphones are sufficient for VR mode. Alternatively, one can take the tour in a standard format, serving as an informative first step towards understanding the profound impacts of homelessness on a child's education.