As a solution to the stubbornly
persistent problems of chronic absenteeism and lagging student achievement, the city is providing $ 52 million to launch 45 community schools throughout the city and pair them with 25 community - based organizations to provide much - needed wraparound social services for students.
On this week's podcast, Bob Balfanz talks with EdNext's Paul Peterson about
the problem of chronic absenteeism.
Balfanz has been working on
the problem of chronic absenteeism for over a decade.
Recognizing
the problem of chronic absenteeism in the early grades is only the first step.
Getting evidence on what works will help tackle
the problem of chronic absenteeism in the early grades.
Cranston Public Schools have been grappling with
the problem of chronic absenteeism for years with absentee rates notably higher than the state average, but recently, there's been a renewed effort to address the problem.