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Op-ed
Five ways high-performing schools use data to help students succeed
53 school leaders agree that data is key in areas ranging from daily instruction and extra help to absenteeism and family engagement.
College and Career Readiness
âGolden ticket to job securityâ: Trade union partnerships hold promise for high school students
The Hechinger Report
For trade unions and CTE programs, new collaboration may be key to survival.
Research
Chronic absenteeism worst in kindergarten, 9th and 12th grades, state data shows
The reasons vary widely by grade. Understanding which students are missing school, and why, is essential for developing targeted solutions.
Retention
Detroit Public Schools offered gift cards for perfect attendance. 4,936 students have earned it.
âIt's working for many students.â The incentive program is intended to reduce high school chronic absenteeism, which has been a monumental challenge in DPS for years.
Research
Report: Chronic absenteeism dips slightly, but remains high nationally
A new analysis by Attendance Works and the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University found that while modest improvements are being made, chronic student absences remain a challenge in nearly every area of the country.
Retention
Can financial incentives and holding students back improve attendance in Detroit?
The city's school district is employing some new methods in its fight to improve attendance, including paying students up to $1,000 each for perfect attendance and holding back students with extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Research
Research points to COVIDâs âlong tailâ on school graduation rates
The 74
Matriculation rates have declined in 26 states, but the full impact of the pandemicâs disruption might not be known for years.
Retention
Reducing chronic absenteeism: Staying positive, offering incentives, and engaging the community are key
Ohio districts tackle the issue with help from the Cleveland Browns, while others draw on student and community involvement to promote attendance.
School Climate and Culture
Confronting chronic absenteeism: NYC schools lean on data, tap peer-to-peer support
More educators have found themselves addressing issues that exist beyond the schoolâs environment, such as studentsâ access to health care, childcare, and transportation.
School Climate and Culture
Combating chronic absenteeism, more districts are working to create a âculture of belongingâ
Strengthening relationships, deepening connections, and listening to students are becoming strategic priorities.
Success Stories
Detroit Public Schools' early enrollment figures show promise
Chalkbeat Detroit
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said during a school board meeting that 53,044 K-12 students are enrolled.
Strategic Planning
Facing enrollment declines, Birmingham City Schools announces new strategic plan that prioritizes "customer service"
Superintendent Mark Sullivan says this is a "pivotal" moment for the 20,000-student Alabama district. "We have to get this right."
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