"That's according to a new report from Advocates for Children of New York published Monday, which found nearly 1 in 7 public school students didn't have a permanent place to call home during the 2024-2025 academic year. Of the more than 154,000 impacted children, 42% spent time living in city shelters, 53% were "doubled up" or temporarily sharing space with other families, and 5% were unsheltered or living in cars or hotels."
"While the latest number is at a staggering all-time high - up about 12,000 from the year prior - homelessness has long been a significant problem in the New York City school system, spurred by the city's dire housing crisis and the growing cost of living. Last year was the 10th consecutive year in which more than 100,000 public school children were homeless at one point or another, according to Advocates for Children's annual reports on New York State Education Department records."
""Education is key to breaking the cycle of homelessness, but our city is currently failing students in shelter," said Maria Odom, executive director of the nonprofit. "Ensuring students who are homeless receive the support they need to be successful in school must be a top priority for the next mayor, who must lead a citywide, cross-agency effort to break down bureaucratic silos, reverse these alarming trends, and ensure students experiencing homelessness can get to school every day and receive the educational support they need to succeed.""
Nearly one in seven public school students in New York City lacked a permanent place to call home during the 2024–2025 school year, totaling more than 154,000 children. Of those children, 42% spent time living in city shelters, 53% were doubled up with other families, and 5% were unsheltered or living in cars or hotels. The total rose by about 12,000 from the prior year and marks the tenth consecutive year with over 100,000 homeless public school children. The rise is driven by a severe housing crisis and rising cost of living. Addressing the issue requires a citywide, cross-agency effort to remove bureaucratic barriers, ensure daily attendance, and provide educational supports so homeless students can succeed.
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