'People have been scared into action' as the DC Council considers a series of bills to address chronic absenteeism in schools, with nearly half of all DC students missing more than 18 days of school. Councilmembers, including @robertwhite_dc and @charlesallen, are proposing measures such as vocational education, youth mentorship, and truancy reduction. The urgency of the issue is underscored by Charles Allen, who emphasizes the need for safe transportation, early intervention for at-risk children, and increased school funding. The problem of absenteeism is not unique to DC; 30% of U.S. students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 school year, double the pre-COVID-19 average. The council's efforts are supported by various members, including @VinceGrayWard7, who shared his experiences with mentorship at @DunbarHSDC during a 2019 #HearingTheCouncil interview.
30% of U.S. students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 school year—double the pre-COVID-19 average—with only minor improvements in 2022-23. https://t.co/Ea4UMezyuA
Tune in now for a rebroadcast 2019 #HearingTheCouncil interview with @VinceGrayWard7 at https://t.co/0taG1SiKiw or at 96.3FM HD4. Hear about how William Rumsey, his @DunbarHSDC military instructor, served as a lifelong role model to him & all DC. https://t.co/R7ogRX7qh9
Truancy rates in D.C. schools are through the roof, and we know that chronic absenteeism is a strong risk factor for involvement in the criminal justice system. We need to act, and we need to act now. Thank you Councilmember Allen for leading on this bill. https://t.co/VRLwFk77aO
Charles Allen is a neighbor and a father of two DCPS students. He’s a fierce advocate for Ward6 AND DC. He works with our @councilofdc to reach consensus and win support to complex issues such as public safety. I’m glad @charlesallen is my councilmember! https://t.co/ZcLOuJJFgC https://t.co/EyThrqXV6D
In our latest #HearingTheCouncil video interview, @robertwhite_dc discusses how his new vocational education, youth mentorship, and truancy reduction bills can help long-term public safety. Plus, which of his colleague’s traits help make an ideal CM.  https://t.co/na3zZ4OAQm https://t.co/g97umuPKxy
DC is facing staggering chronic truancy in some schools. This hurts our kids, our schools, & our community. I'm not seeing the urgency to fix this. We need to get kids to school safely, reach at-risk kids earlier, & get schools more funding to do so. Here's my proposal: 🧵👇 1/7 https://t.co/nWf4Ou2q68
Nearly half of all DC students are missing more than 18 days of school. The District’s school absenteeism rates are among the worst in the country. A series of council bills aims to address the root causes of why children are missing school. @wusa9 https://t.co/CAC29UTO5R
'People have been scared into action' | DC Council considers series of bills to address chronic absenteeism in schools https://t.co/yKwdpnCL9O