Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are calling on federal lawmakers to provide additional funds as they struggle with thousands of migrant students entering public schools.

Teacher and student advocates argue that migrant students are struggling to learn in classes in English, and many require basic needs such as winter clothing. At least 5,000 migrant children have enrolled in CPS. 

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