Influx of migrant students poses challenges for NYC schools on first day of classes

• Thousands of migrant children enrolled in NYC schools, overflowing some classrooms and facilities.
• Most migrant students speak Spanish, so there is high demand for bilingual teachers and English language instruction.
• The DOE has allocated funding and hired more teachers, but some say more resources and guidance are needed.
• Immigration status is not tracked, but estimates indicate over 20,000 migrant students entered the school system.
• Advocates are monitoring NYC's response, acknowledging the difficulties meeting students' needs.

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