NYC Schools Brace for Surge of Migrant Students
New York City is facing challenges as hundreds of migrant children enroll in public schools just days before classes are set to begin. The city has already enrolled over 19,000 kids in temporary housing, the majority of whom are asylum seekers. Another 500 migrant children have been added this week, with more arriving weekly. The district claims to have sufficient resources, including English as a new language teachers and Spanish-speaking teachers, but educators express frustration at the lack of coordination and support from the Department of Education. Additionally, a potential school bus strike threatens to disrupt the start of the school year. Migrant parents are also struggling to provide their children with necessary supplies and clothing for school.
