Inside the Lives of New York City’s Homeless Students

There are more than 100,000 of them.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 11, 2020 The number of students who are homeless in New York is larger than the entire school populations of Boston, Indianapolis and Rochester combined. The pandemic has worsened the conditions that drive family homelessness and undermine education, and advocates for homeless families warn that without action, the city is poised for an enormous wave of even more children not able to attend school. Read our story on the lives of the children in New York City schools who have nowhere to go. THE EDUCATION ISSUE Illustration by Hokyoung Kim   The Children in the Shadows: New York City’s Homeless Students More than 100,000 city public school students lack permanent housing, caught in bureaucratic limbo that often seems like a trap. This is what their lives are like. By Samantha M. Shapiro Illustration by Tejumola (Butler) Adenuga   My Child Has a Disability. What Will Her Education Be Like This Year? Public schools are obligated to teach millions of students with disabilities. But as learning moves online, many services that parents fought for are at risk. By Nicole Chung Wayne Lawrence for The New York Times   Her School Offered a Path to the Middle Class. Will Covid-19 Block It? Students at Richmond Hill High School in Queens don’t come from privileged backgrounds, but they go to college in impressive numbers. This year could look different. By Paul Tough Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT MORE FROM THE MAGAZINE Philip Montgomery for The New York Times   At War I Got Blown Up in Iraq. Years Later, Amputating My Leg Set Me Free. Injuries to my leg and head left me barely able to walk without further hurting myself. It took a drastic decision to get my life back. By Elana Duffy Stay in touch: Follow us on Twitter (@NYTmag) or check us out on Instagram. Appreciated this email? Forward it to a friend and help us grow. Loved a story? Hated it? Write us a letter at magazine@nytimes.com. Did a friend forward this to you? Sign up here to get the magazine newsletter. Listen to narrated versions of our articles every week. Download Audm for iPhone or Android. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The New York Times Magazine from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018