chronic absenteeism

Selma City Schools implements chronic absenteeism initiative

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– Chronic Absenteeism is a major issue in school districts all around the country. Selma City Schools has implemented a year-long initiative to try and mitigate the problem. The new initiative rewards the students at the school with the highest daily student attendance average each month. Sophia P. Kingston Elementary School achieved the honor for the…

Selma City Schools officials tackle absenteeism problem

George McDonald,
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by George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools is making a concerted effort to address the problem of chronic absenteeism by students in the district. The “Reignite the Light by Attending Class” initiative — is an effort to reinforce the importance of attendance — in the education process. Schools are continuing to conduct attendance audits — to accurately track and…