Presenters report 41% of classrooms 'effective'; trustees press for clarity on 31.5% chronic-absence figure District presenters described moving to leading indicators of instructional effectiveness and reported 41% of classrooms as "effective" as of Feb. 5; trustees questioned a 31.5% chronic-absence figure and requested calculation details.

District staff revealed that only 41% of classrooms are deemed effective while trustees raised eyebrows over a staggering 31.5% chronic absenteeism rate among eighth graders.

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Ralston Public Schools details tactics to raise attendance after chronic-absence drop District leaders reported year-to-date average daily attendance gains and a fall in chronically absent students, outlined incentives, weekly PLC reviews and family outreach, and said the board asked staff to start collecting standardized 'why' data for absences to better target solutions.

Ralston Public Schools is on a mission to boost attendance to 97%, reporting exciting progress in reducing chronic absenteeism through innovative strategies and family engagement.

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Attendance committee presses Infinite Campus expert on codes and approves front-office survey to probe chronic absenteeism The Elko County School District attendance committee questioned district Infinite Campus capabilities and coding practices with expert Josh Farmer, flagged high unexcused-absence counts, and voted to distribute a revised survey to front-office staff to better understand barriers and improve attendance procedures.

The Elko County School District's attendance committee is uncovering alarming attendance discrepancies and exploring innovative solutions to combat chronic absenteeism.

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Computer Science teacher Rosina Mukarram works with a student in her classroom at Carver Military Academy. 

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Trenton schools outline corrective-action plan as chronic absenteeism spikes across grades Assistant Superintendent Hope Grant told the board that chronic absenteeism rose sharply in 2024–25 across grade levels and student groups and described tiered interventions, 605 care-team meetings last year, and court referral as a last resort for unresponsive families.

Trenton schools are grappling with a troubling rise in chronic absenteeism, prompting a comprehensive corrective action plan aimed at keeping students engaged and in class.

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Linden Public Schools Partners with Concentric Educational Solutions on Innovative Initiative to Combat Chronic Absenteeism • EdTech Chronicle New Jersey’s Linden Public Schools (LPS) today announced a new initiative to fight chronic absenteeism in Linden High School.

NJ's Linden Public Schools has announced they have partnered with Concentric Education Services to help combat #chronicabsenteeism

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Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change The timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.

Check out this @edweek.org story to learn more about how districts are using proactive, positive family engagement to improve student attendance:
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Bipartisan bill would create interagency council on student attendance; amendment adds metro/greater Minnesota youth seats House File 35‑85, proposing an interagency council to coordinate statewide attendance efforts, was laid over as amended. Testimony from advocates, foundations, MDE and students stressed chronic absenteeism is driven by housing, health, transport and community factors and urged lived‑experience representation.

A new bipartisan bill in Minnesota aims to tackle chronic absenteeism by forming an interagency council, but advocates are demanding stronger youth representation to ensure every voice is heard.

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A new Midyear Attendance Report examined data from 146 districts serving 1.17 million students over three consecutive years. Districts engaging families through sustained, proactive programs are seeing promising gains. 🍏

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Senate committee debates replacing truancy with ‘chronic absenteeism’ model in House Bill 4656; witnesses warn of capacity risks House Bill 4656’s committee substitute would end truancy as a status offense and promote earlier, preventative interventions — including DHS-supported wraparound services triggered at the fifth absence and a 10% instructional-day threshold — but county attendance directors, probation officers and prosecutors warned about lost enforcement tools and strained capacity; the committee reported the bill without recommendation and re-referred it.

West Virginia's Senate Education Committee is redefining truancy, focusing on early interventions instead of punishment, but experts warn of potential risks in capacity and enforcement.

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Petersburg board reviews stricter attendance rules, task force urges recovery and support options The Petersburg City School Board reviewed task-force recommendations to strengthen attendance regulations, including automatic addition to attendance teams after five absences, a recovery-time policy (three hours recoup one day) and potential denial of credit for excessive absences. Members pressed staff for clearer implementation steps and safeguards for students.

Petersburg City Schools are taking a bold step to tackle chronic absenteeism with new regulations that could change the future for many students.

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Clark County School District reports drop in chronic absenteeism but flags disciplinary increases for some groups Region 2 Superintendent Reese Oswald reported a 5.5% decrease in chronic absenteeism in the 2024–25 school year and fewer total suspensions, while noting increases in suspensions and discretionary expulsions among students eligible for special education and English language learners.

Clark County School District celebrates a 5.5% drop in chronic absenteeism, but raises concerns over rising disciplinary actions for vulnerable student groups.

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Holliston Public Schools report midyear gains; absenteeism remains focus of support efforts District leaders and principals presented midyear data showing gains in math and literacy placements and expanded interventions, while administrators flagged pockets of chronic absenteeism—about 80 students at immediate risk—and new efforts to tie dyslexia screening into MTSS.

Holliston Public Schools are celebrating significant academic gains while tackling the urgent issue of chronic absenteeism among students—what’s being done to bridge the gap?

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Voorhees district meets overall state accountability targets but flags persistent subgroup gaps The Voorhees Township School District reported districtwide gains — including lower chronic absenteeism and meeting overall ELA and math benchmarks — while officials said several subgroups (special education, multilingual learners and some racial subgroups) still lag and will receive targeted interventions.

The Voorhees Township School District celebrates overall gains in student performance, but persistent gaps among subgroups signal a call for targeted action.

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Bibb County superintendent urges community push to cut chronic absenteeism Superintendent Dan Sims presented district attendance data showing roughly 5,130 of 20,781 students missed at least 10% of the year, set a goal to reduce chronic absenteeism to about 15%, and convened school and community partners to outline supports, incentives and outreach events.

Bibb County's superintendent is rallying families and community partners to tackle chronic absenteeism, aiming to reduce the staggering 5,130 students missing over 10% of the school year.

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Michigan’s Ecorse Public Schools Renews Districtwide Partnership to Combat Chronic Absenteeism • EdTech Chronicle Michigan’s Ecorse Public Schools (EPS) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions to continue a districtwide initiative aimed at reducing chronic ab...

Michigan’s Ecorse Public Schools (EPS) announced today that they have renewed a multiyear partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions to help combat #chronicabsenteeism.

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House Education advances draft chronic‑absenteeism bill; AOE to draft model policy and templates The House Education Committee continued work on a committee bill to define absence, chronic absenteeism and truancy, heard testimony from the Vermont Independent Schools Association about technical drafting changes for independent schools, and directed the Agency of Education to publish a model policy with templates by mid‑2027; legislative counsel will clarify penalty and notification language.

Vermont's House Education Committee is tackling chronic absenteeism and truancy with a new bill that could reshape how schools define and handle student absences.

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City reviews falling third‑grade reading rates, Read On Phoenix expands targeted interventions Phoenix staff presented data showing third‑grade reading proficiency at 27% in 2025 and outlined Read On Phoenix strategies—attendance initiatives, tutoring, early‑learning programs and partnerships with Stanford Children, First Things First and ASU—to improve outcomes through 2030.

Phoenix's third-grade reading proficiency plummeted to just 27% in 2025, sparking urgent calls for a community-driven response to boost literacy and combat chronic absenteeism.

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Committee hears bill to make school attendance data public quarterly to spot chronic absenteeism earlier House Bill 4,154 would require the Oregon Department of Education to publish quarterly attendance data starting in the 2026–27 school year so districts, parents and policymakers can spot chronic absenteeism earlier and intervene. Sponsors said the bill uses existing district data and is not a new mandate.

Oregon lawmakers are pushing for a game-changing bill that would make school attendance data public every quarter, aiming to tackle chronic absenteeism before it spirals out of control.

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Minneapolis pilot shows early results from student-led teams and gradual reentry strategies Minneapolis Public Schools pilot districts described coding alignment work and school-level interventions, including a counselor-supported gradual reentry that raised a student's attendance from 37% to 75%, and parent testimonials praised targeted case management.

Minneapolis schools are transforming student attendance with innovative strategies that boosted one middle schooler's attendance from 37% to 75%!

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Long Point Elementary showcases 'Pals' PBIS program as district highlights MTSS gains and falling absenteeism Long Point Elementary staff presented the Pals PBIS program at the Feb. 17 board meeting; presenters tied the work to district MTSS efforts and reported chronic absenteeism fell from 29% to 16% this school year.

Long Point Elementary's innovative Pals program has slashed chronic absenteeism from 29% to 16%, showcasing the power of community and support in schools!

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MDE outlines Compass attendance initiative to strengthen district supports and common definitions Assistant Commissioner Angela Mansfield told the Minnesota Education Finance Committee that MDE’s Compass attendance work provides training, temporary statewide leads and an MTSS-based guidebook to help districts reduce chronic absenteeism while officials work on shared attendance definitions and data modernization.

Minnesota's new Compass initiative is set to revolutionize student attendance by providing districts with the tools they need to combat chronic absenteeism effectively.

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Study presented to Oregon House panel: short school year and high chronic absenteeism limit student progress, Echo Northwest modeling shows large NAEP gains if‑ Stand for Children Oregon and Echo Northwest told the House Committee on Education that Oregon’s shorter school year (about 165 days on average) and ~33.5% chronic absenteeism are likely reducing literacy and math outcomes; the study models large NAEP ranking gains if districts move to 180 days and halve absenteeism over time.

Oregon's shorter school year and high chronic absenteeism could be the keys to unlocking significant gains in student literacy and math—are we ready to make a change?

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Two Aurora East USD 131 schools outline improvement plans, set 5% proficiency targets Fred Rogers Magnet Academy and Simmons middle school presented school improvement plans to the Aurora East USD 131 curriculum committee on Feb. 17, 2026, emphasizing literacy and numeracy goals, strategies to boost student engagement and declines in chronic absenteeism.

Two Aurora East schools are on a mission to boost student success with ambitious improvement plans and a 5% growth target in proficiency!

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IUSD presents midyear LCAP update; district proposes adding homeless students to Goal 4 District staff gave a detailed midyear update on the 2025–26 LCAP, reporting gains in graduation and reductions in chronic absenteeism districtwide, but noting a move into differentiated assistance for the homeless student group (96 students). Staff proposed including homeless students alongside foster youth in Goal 4 and reviewed action-item expenditures and proposed investments across LCAP goals.

The latest midyear LCAP update reveals impressive graduation rates and a crucial proposal to support homeless students alongside foster youth, highlighting ongoing efforts to address equity in education.

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Counselors tell House Education bill should prioritize prevention, consistent attendance rules Two school counselors told the House Education committee the chronic-absenteeism bill should require a statewide model policy, clear rules for excused absences, consistent transfer of attendance records, and more counselor capacity to focus on prevention.

Chronic absenteeism is on the rise, but school counselors in Vermont are advocating for a shift towards prevention and support rather than punishment to help students thrive.

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District presents midyear LCAP: small gains in ELA, concern over chronic absenteeism and special-education costs District staff presented a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan update showing modest gains in English language arts and EL progress, declining suspension rates, and a chronic-absenteeism concern; the LCAP includes targeted funding lines for attendance outreach, mental-health supports and enrichment programs.

San Jacinto School District is seeing promising academic gains but grappling with chronic absenteeism and special-education costs—what's being done to turn the tide?

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DCF tells House Education committee it supports chronic absenteeism bill, urges shared definitions and limits on department authority Department of Children and Families officials told the House Education Committee they support the general direction of a proposed chronic absenteeism bill but urged clearer shared definitions, limits on DCF authority, and more resources to ensure consistent local implementation.

The Department of Children and Families is backing a new chronic absenteeism bill but is calling for clearer definitions and limits to ensure families aren’t left behind.

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CCSD reports continued drop in chronic absenteeism after 24,000 home visits; board accepts report District officials told trustees that chronic absenteeism has dropped since COVID-era peaks, attributing improvements to targeted home visits, wraparound services and community partnerships; trustees pressed for more outcome tracking and set a tentative target of roughly 15 percent for next year.

Chronic absenteeism in Clark County schools is on the decline, thanks to innovative outreach strategies, but the journey to pre-pandemic levels is just beginning.

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Vermont superintendents urge supportive response, tighter home-study checks in chronic-absenteeism bill Superintendents told the House Education Committee that a proposed committee bill risks defaulting to punitive interventions and urged the legislature to pair chronic-absenteeism measures with support-focused frameworks and restored home-study oversight so vulnerable students remain visible to schools and child-welfare agencies.

Vermont superintendents are advocating for a transformative approach to chronic absenteeism that prioritizes support over punishment, emphasizing the need to reconnect with vulnerable students instead of pushing them further away.

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