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Alabama Schools Make Progress on Attendance | Birmingham News
Alabama’s chronic absenteeism rate has dipped from 14% to 12%, meaning one in eight students still miss enough school to hurt their learning — but educators warn this is far from victory. The state is leading the nation in tackling attendance, rewarding schools that improve, yet the message is clear: no one can afford to relax. While principals are getting creative to spark enthusiasm for school, they can’t control factors like family or health issues that drive absences. With so many kids still falling short of full attendance, the fight to keep every student in the classroom remains a top…
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