Leominster schools introduce dedicated attendance team to combat chronic absenteeism Leominster Public Schools introduced a district attendance unit that blends a full-time officer with part-time staff, data tools and community referrals; officials said chronic absenteeism is about 10% and described early successes including a student who reversed poor attendance.

Leominster Public Schools is taking a bold step to tackle chronic absenteeism with a dedicated attendance team, aiming to turn the tide for students like Carlos who are fighting for their futures.

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Elementary MCAS shows gains across Dennis‑Yarmouth; schools pin continued worry on chronic absenteeism and subgroup gaps Principals from Ezra H. Baker, Emmy Small and Station Avenue reported improved MCAS scores — including ELA and math gains — but all named chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps for English learners and students with disabilities as priorities; the district outlined targeted interventions and shorter data cycles.

Dennis-Yarmouth schools report impressive MCAS gains in ELA and math, but chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps remain critical challenges to tackle.

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Springfield highlights attendance initiative; Central High piloting two‑way texting to curb chronic absenteeism The district presented a phased attendance initiative emphasizing family engagement, data‑driven interventions and expanded attendance teams. Central High is piloting a two‑way texting system integrated with PowerSchool that staff say has improved responsiveness and attendance trends.

Springfield Public Schools is revolutionizing attendance with a family-centered initiative and a cutting-edge texting system that’s already showing promising results!

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School Board Addresses High School Attendance Issues with New Intervention Tools The board integrates new systems to tackle chronic absenteeism among high school students.

The Phoenix-Talent School Board is taking bold action to combat a staggering 41% drop in high school attendance, unveiling innovative tools and strategies to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

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School District implements Early Warning Indicator teams to enhance student intervention strategies School officials discuss Panorama's role in tracking student performance and interventions.

The Fairport Central School District is taking a bold step towards student success by implementing Early Warning Indicator teams to tackle academic challenges head-on.

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