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Climate change has intensified wildfire frequency and severity across North America, creating air quality challenges for urban areas both near and far from fire sources. While health effects of wildfire smoke are well- documented, its association with educational outcomes remains poorly understood. This study investigates associations between wildfire smoke and student attendance patterns across sociodemographic subgroups in New York City (NYC) public schools. Findings reveal disparities in educational settings where environmental stressors compound existing inequities.