Learn to Earn Dayton partnered with Dayton 6th to launch Every Day in School Matters, a county-wide campaign to draw attention to the importance of attendance.
In a recent feature of the Dayton Daily News, Trotwood-Madison Interim superintendent, Marlon Howard, introduced their local attendance initiative, Attendance=Achievement: Every Minute Matters.
Howard states, "Reducing chronic absenteeism is no small task, but we're committed to seeing measurable progress.... We know that when students improve their attendance rates, their improve their academic prospects and their chances of graduating. This is not just about meeting a target - it's about transforming lives."
Congratulations to the committed educators at Trotwood-Madison for this exciting effort that recognizes attendance is not simply about motivation, but requires a holistic approach that addresses social challenges and environmental factors.
Absenteeism cannot be solved by any one person, school school district, or agency. All stakeholders—students, families, educators, agencies and community partners—have a role to play in helping reduce chronic absenteeism. Learn more at https://www.learntoearndayton.org/everyday
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