In West Springfield schools, a 'constant flow' of homeless students, many newly arrived in U.S.
The number of homeless families in Massachusetts continues to rise. As of October 2023, almost 7,000 families are living in emergency shelters — hotels, dorms and apartments — run by the state. In many communities, including West Springfield, the children enroll in public schools, where educators try to meet learning and basic needs.
Source: wgbh.org
