Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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3 weeks ago

District launches family‑stabilization pilot and a guaranteed‑payment attendance pilot; officials report early results LCPS described implementation of two state‑funded pilots: a $1.4 million family stabilization program providing flex funding and navigation services (135 referrals, 100 qualified so far) and a Guaranteed Payment for Attendance pilot delivering monthly $500 stipends to participating high‑school students; staff highlighted partnerships and early attendance gains.

Las Cruces Public Schools is rolling out innovative programs to boost student attendance and stabilize families, with over $1.4 million allocated for impactful support initiatives!

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3 weeks ago

District reports midyear gains on literacy and math; board hears updates on attendance and school supports Superintendents and cabinet presented I-Ready midyear results showing gains in literacy and math, updates on attendance interventions that reduced chronic absenteeism to 24% at the 80th day, and expansion of school-based wellness and support teams.

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeing promising midyear progress in literacy and math, with chronic absenteeism dropping significantly—what's driving these changes?

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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3 weeks ago

Staff members say social workers are key to students' attendance and mental health Staff members told a meeting that social workers help students get to school, regulate emotions, and connect families to community resources; presenters said staffing in the district grew from 14 to 42 social workers over about 25 years.

Social workers have tripled in number over the past 25 years, becoming essential lifelines that enhance student attendance and mental health in schools.

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 month ago

Colton SD 53 reviews winter assessments and flags attendance, conduct as priorities Board members reviewed winter data across Colton School District 53 and heard presenters report improved reading growth in some grades, persistent attendance gaps and a small group of students driving most referrals; staff will return with follow-up analysis, vendor bids and intervention plans.

Colton School District 53 is seeing promising gains in reading scores, but persistent attendance issues and student conduct challenges are raising concerns among board members.

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 month ago

Coos Bay SD 9 reviews mid‑year data; board focuses on attendance, math interventions and preschool gains District principals reported mid‑year assessment, attendance and discipline data at a Coos Bay SD 9 board meeting; leaders flagged student attendance and math fluency as top concerns, highlighted preschool (Little Pirates) outcomes and described multiple interventions and incentives to boost engagement and learning.

Coos Bay School District 9 is facing a critical challenge with student attendance while celebrating impressive gains in early literacy and innovative math interventions.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 month ago

Educators and parents tell Minnesota committee ICE surge is driving students from classrooms and straining school budgets Dozens of educators, parents and school leaders told the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee that recent ICE enforcement operations — referred to in testimony as "Operation Metro Surge" — have spurred sharp attendance declines, driven students to virtual learning and produced immediate budget shortfalls and mental-health burdens across districts.

Minnesota schools are grappling with unprecedented attendance drops and financial crises as families flee classrooms in fear of intensified ICE enforcement.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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1 month ago

Pendleton Heights presentation: SAT benchmarks, AP honor roll and rising attendance Assistant principal Dr. Pio reported on SAT comparisons, a 37% dual-benchmark rate above state averages, growth in dual-credit offerings and AP Honor Roll recognition; attendance staff described a new state 94% indicator and said the district’s current attendance rate is 95.41%.

Pendleton Heights High School is soaring above state averages with 37% of students meeting key SAT benchmarks, while also expanding dual-credit options and celebrating AP Honor Roll recognition!

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1 month ago

Exciting changes are coming from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to tackle chronic attendance issues and limit quick transfers to potato schools!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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1 month ago

Board hears state guidance coming on attendance and limits on cyber‑school transfers Board members reported the Pennsylvania Department of Education will issue guidance and FAQs related to Act 47 (2025) on attendance and that recent legislative changes aim to limit rapid transfers to cyber schools for students with chronic absences.

Exciting changes are coming from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to tackle chronic attendance issues and limit quick transfers to cyber schools!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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1 month ago

Board presses for answers after spike in suspensions and attendance dip, Erie High singled out District staff presented first‑semester attendance and discipline data showing declines in regular attendance and large counts of out‑of‑school suspensions; board members requested school‑by‑school trend graphics and asked for analysis showing how suspensions correlate with attendance, noting Erie High's elevated numbers.

Board members are demanding answers as alarming declines in attendance and a spike in suspensions raise serious concerns, especially at Erie High.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

House Education reviews proposed statutory package to address chronic absenteeism and truancy The House Education Committee reviewed draft statutory language that would create a new chronic-absenteeism subchapter in Title 16, set definitions (10% threshold for chronic absenteeism; 20 unexcused absences or 175 days for truancy), require AOE model policy adoption, and establish reporting and enforcement steps; members requested AOE and stakeholder testimony and flagged several scope and numeric clarifications.

The House Education Committee is tackling chronic absenteeism with new legislation that could redefine school attendance standards across Vermont!

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 months ago

Georgia Partnership presents 'Top 10' education issues; committee zeroes in on literacy, QBE and attendance Dr. Dana Rickman of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education outlined the group's Top 10 education issues, highlighting literacy, student attendance and career pathways. Committee members pressed on QBE funding, literacy coach supply and how to align state investments with local needs.

Georgia's education policy is at a crossroads, with urgent calls for enhanced literacy, safety, and innovative career pathways to ensure a brighter future for every student.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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2 months ago

CPS presents proposed two‑year academic calendar for 2026–28; board questions winter‑break semester timing CPS staff proposed a two‑year academic calendar that starts two weeks before Labor Day and includes 176 student days; board members raised concerns about semester timing after winter break, impact on seniors and City Colleges alignment and asked for additional engagement on start‑date tradeoffs.

CPS is proposing a two-year academic calendar that could reshape student schedules with earlier start dates and consistent spring breaks, but concerns linger about semester timing and senior needs.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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2 months ago

Community Board 11 committee weighs $30,000 pilot to boost attendance at Bronx high school Community Board 11’s education committee heard a presentation from Miss Morris of the Collegiate Institute for Math and Science about piloting an attendance program (iGraduate/I Will Graduate) that would serve 30 students Feb–June at an estimated cost of $29,937.50; members asked for detailed quotes, pledged outreach and agreed to pursue letters of support and funding avenues.

A Bronx high school is fighting to boost attendance from a worrying 70% by proposing a $30,000 pilot program aimed at transforming the lives of 30 struggling students!

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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3 months ago

North Wasco board hears data showing regular attendance at 61% and discusses tiered interventions Superintendent and TLA staff presented a data review showing 61% of North Wasco students met the district's "regular attender" threshold (below Oregon's 67%); the board discussed subgroup disparities, possible links to recent federal immigration activity, youth outreach workers and policy options including targeted attendance teams and transportation waivers.

Only 61% of North Wasco students are regular attenders, sparking a critical discussion on attendance disparities and innovative interventions.

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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3 months ago

Collingswood board flags student-commute problem after MTSS review; district explores low-cost options, not full busing Superintendent Dr. McDowell said an MTSS review found a correlation between long commutes and chronic tardiness at the high school, identifying more than 100 affected students; the board discussed but did not approve courtesy busing, citing cost and equity constraints.

Collingswood schools unveil surprising links between long commutes and student tardiness, impacting over 100 students—what's the plan to address this growing issue?

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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4 months ago

Regional education office briefs county on conference, truancy and expanded youth programs Regional Office of Education representatives told the Kane County Public Service Committee about teacher professional development at the Raising Student Achievement Conference, the Boys & Girls Club expansion and electric school bus rollout, and reported a rise in truancy referrals (about 530 in a recent month); staff said homeschool participation in athletics varies by district and they will follow up with more information.

The Regional Office of Education is unveiling exciting updates, from a groundbreaking conference for educators to new electric school buses and rising truancy concerns.

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Citizen Portal News California

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4 months ago

Tehachapi Unified reports slight enrollment dip, outlines actions to reduce chronic absenteeism Superintendent Brian Bell and attendance staff told the board that district attendance is up from last year but remains below goal (about 93.58% year-to-date); staff described tools, home visits and incentives aimed at recovering chronically absent students and noted the chronic list includes roughly 700 names (many may be withdrawn).

Despite a slight increase in attendance, Tehachapi Unified School District is confronting the challenge of chronic absenteeism head-on with innovative outreach strategies!

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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4 months ago

Proviso 209 leaders point to measurable gains on Illinois report card and improved attendance District leaders told the board that state report-card results show growth in ELA and math, higher freshman-on-track rates, larger AP participation and pass rates, and improved attendance; administrators credited staffing, MTSS supports and partnerships while noting science and other areas still need attention.

Proviso District has achieved remarkable gains in ELA and math proficiency, with Proviso East doubling its ELA scores and AP participation soaring—what's driving this impressive turnaround?

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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4 months ago

District reports big attendance gains and drop in chronic absenteeism, credits outreach Student services director Felicia Pinkney told the board the district saw roughly 10,000 fewer missed school days year over year, average daily attendance near 93%, average days missed at 10 (below the LDOE target of 12), chronic absenteeism down from 26.1% to 19.3%, and a 5% drop in truancy.

Natchitoches Parish schools have achieved a remarkable turnaround with 10,000 fewer missed days and a jump in attendance from 62nd to 21st in the state!

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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4 months ago

District updates strategic goals: boost multilingual graduates and reduce chronic absenteeism District presenters outlined a strategic-plan update that sets a 5-year goal to increase graduates proficient in multiple languages (baseline 10.25%; proposed 12% target) and a Year 1 attendance benchmark to raise persistently present students to 73% (baseline 70.5%), with new metrics, schoolwide plans and a partnership with Attendance Works.

Green Bay Area Public Schools are raising the bar with ambitious new goals to boost multilingual graduation rates and tackle chronic absenteeism head-on!

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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4 months ago

DESE review praises district collaboration but flags curriculum consistency and absenteeism as priorities Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Belleville summarized a 111‑page DESE/AIR district review that praised Chicopee’s leadership alignment and transparency but recommended stronger consistency in data use, elementary curriculum alignment and reduced chronic absenteeism. The presentation included up‑to‑date enrollment and attendance figures and MCAS/1

Chicopee's latest DESE review reveals impressive leadership strengths but highlights critical areas for improvement, including absenteeism and curriculum consistency—what does the future hold for our students?

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Citizen Portal News Mississippi

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5 months ago

JPS presents MAP results and a districtwide improvement plan as leaders press for on-time attendance Deputy Superintendent Doctor Cormack presented 2024–25 MAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) results and a districtwide improvement plan focused on acceleration, balanced assessment and writing, and a culture of observation and feedback. Board members highlighted chronic tardiness and attendance as barriers to proficiency; administration re

Jackson Public Schools is launching a bold five-point improvement plan to boost academic proficiency, but chronic tardiness poses a significant challenge to success.

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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5 months ago

State education officials outline third-grade reading results and new supports after summer retesting Department staff briefed the board on third-grade reading scores, summer retesting outcomes and targeted supports — including Reading Beyond Grade 3 grants and reading interventionist funding — and explained that a testing contract amendment was approved earlier to extend the current statewide assessment vendor.

Alabama's third graders face a reading crisis, with 8.5% assessed below grade level, prompting urgent new support measures and funding for schools in need.

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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5 months ago

Southeast Polk rolls out district-wide school improvement plan; attendance cited as major success Superintendent Dr. Joella Latham told the board the district will move from learning about best practices to implementing them, highlighting a drop in chronic absenteeism and upcoming building-level presentations.

Southeast Polk Community School District is transforming education with a bold new improvement plan, celebrating a remarkable drop in chronic absenteeism and gearing up for innovative classroom practices!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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5 months ago

District task force outlines attendance strategy as officials present enrollment snapshot An attendance task force presented draft goals for an aligned, equitable system; district staff also presented a detailed enrollment and demographics snapshot showing 5,210 students and rising diversity ahead of the November referendum.

The Austin Public School District's attendance task force is set to tackle chronic absenteeism with bold new strategies aimed at boosting student engagement and success.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Superintendent shares MCAS results, flags attendance as top driver of student outcomes Superintendent Bill Metzger reviewed 2025 MCAS results and student‑growth metrics, said the district returned to pre‑pandemic math performance for grades 3–8, and stressed attendance as the primary lever for improving achievement.

Superintendent Bill Metzger reveals alarming declines in MCAS scores and emphasizes that student attendance is the key to reversing this trend.

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Citizen Portal News South Dakota

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5 months ago

Todd County high school reports attendance, behavior gains and new career programs School leaders reported steady enrollment, improved behavior referrals, new dual-credit arrangements and career-technical projects, and described security changes after a building threat assessment.

Todd County high school is celebrating a significant drop in behavior referrals and steady enrollment while launching innovative career programs that could transform student futures.

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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5 months ago

TACE review finds strengths and gaps in LCPS special‑education services; district to craft 3–5 year action plan An external TACE team presented an audit of Las Cruces Public Schools’ special‑education program, noting gains in elementary reading for students with disabilities, stagnant math outcomes, higher exclusionary discipline in more‑restrictive placements and attendance challenges. LCPS will develop a multi‑year implementation plan with TACE support.

A recent audit reveals promising reading gains for students with disabilities in Las Cruces Public Schools, but alarming stagnation in math proficiency and rising disciplinary issues demand urgent attention.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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5 months ago

Board approves $150,000 for 'Every Day Counts' attendance campaign; staff to report after 2025‑26 school year The board repurposed $150,000 from FY25 carryforward funds to support the 'Every Day Counts' attendance campaign for the 2025–26 school year and added a requirement that staff report on campaign performance at the end of the 2025–26 school year; the motion passed 14–1.

Utah's education board has just allocated $150,000 for the "Every Day Counts" attendance campaign, but will it truly tackle the state's attendance crisis?

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