D.C. truancy, chronic absenteeism drop to lowest levels since pandemic Truancy in D.C.’s public schools has returned to pre-pandemic levels while chronic absenteeism is at its lowest since schools closed nearly five years ago, new data show.

Some good news! DCPS has exploratory data showing that automatic texts to parents and 6th grade academies can help, but early-dismissal days hurt. #EducationPeeps #EdPoliSky