New York City’s public schools welcome hundreds of thousands of students back to classrooms this week, marking the start of a new academic year. The city’s diverse student body includes a mix of backgrounds, with many relying on free school meals and transportation services. Parents and educators are preparing for challenges like staffing shortages and post-pandemic learning gaps. The return also raises questions about how schools will address safety, equity, and academic recovery amid ongoing budget pressures.
Hundreds of thousands NYC students go back to school Thursday. Who are they? New York Daily News
