Schools Chancellor David Banks says the Department of Education has hired bilingual educators to help the new students.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.New York City public schools are set to open next week with nearly 19,000 new homeless students – a reflection of the migrant crisis’ effect on the education system, officials from the Adams administration said Wednesday.
“Our focus remains undeterred on the education, well-being and holistic development of every student that steps into a New York City public school, regardless of where they come from or the language that they speak at home,” Banks said. “I’ve visited schools where I’ve seen other students – third and fourth graders – who are interpreting for other classmates,” Banks said at the briefing.reported that some migrant families are encountering difficulties enrolling in school due to inexperienced shelter operators, language barriers and staffing challenges.There are more than 111,500 people currently in the city's homeless shelter system – including more than 59,400 asylum seekers as of Aug. 27, officials said.
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