5min chapter

Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Why School Absences Have "Exploded" Across America

Plain English with Derek Thompson

CHAPTER

Addressing Truancy: Beyond Punishment

This chapter explores the rising issue of truancy in schools and emphasizes the need for solutions that go beyond punitive measures. It advocates for increased awareness and action from state authorities to engage parents and prioritize school attendance in public discourse.

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