As Tent Shelter Shutters, What's Next for the Children of Floyd Bennett Field?
Briefly

from City Limits3 weeks ago
Child advocates are expressing concern over the lack of tracking for migrant students in NYC, especially as the Floyd Bennett shelter is set to close.
City Limitshttps://citylimits.org/2025/01/14/as-tent-shelter-shutters-whats-next-for-the-children-of-floyd-bennett-field/
Teachers at Floyd Bennett reported that several middle school students have stopped attending school, and fear many more may be lost as families are reassigned.
City Limitshttps://citylimits.org/2025/01/14/as-tent-shelter-shutters-whats-next-for-the-children-of-floyd-bennett-field/
The Education Law Project attorney stated that the situation for migrant children in NYC schools is a disaster, highlighting the urgent need for better tracking.
City Limitshttps://citylimits.org/2025/01/14/as-tent-shelter-shutters-whats-next-for-the-children-of-floyd-bennett-field/
City officials confirmed over 850 children at Floyd Bennett were enrolled in public schools, but advocates worry these students are not getting the education they need.
City Limitshttps://citylimits.org/2025/01/14/as-tent-shelter-shutters-whats-next-for-the-children-of-floyd-bennett-field/
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