How a Rural School Nearly Doubled Its Attendance Rate
A rural South Dakota school serving a predominantly Native American community has reversed chronic absenteeism, boosting attendance from 50% to over 90%.
#Education#South Dakota#Rural Schools
#Education
257 articles tagged
Related Tags
Iowa Schools Report High Student Absences From Illness
A new report from Iowa Health and Human Services reveals 47 schools across the state are experiencing student absenteeism rates of 10% or more due to illness.
#Iowa#Public Health#Education
Kamehameha Schools Plans to Eliminate Tuition by 2026
Kamehameha Schools, a major private school system in Hawaiʻi, plans to eliminate tuition for all students starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
#Kamehameha Schools#Education#Tuition-Free
Anoka-Hennepin Teachers File Intent to Strike
Teachers in Minnesota's largest school district, Anoka-Hennepin, have filed an intent to strike, setting a potential walkout date for January 8.
#Anoka-Hennepin#Teachers Strike#Minnesota
San Jose Trustee Apologizes for Inappropriate School Song
A San Jose school board member has issued a formal apology after singing an inappropriate song with a reference to a weapon at an elementary school concert.
#San Jose#Education#School Board
Willmar Schools Address Student Absences Amid Community Fears
Willmar Public Schools saw 560 students absent on a single day following reports of federal law enforcement activity, prompting a district-wide response.
#Willmar#Education#Community Safety
Clarksville-Montgomery Schools Show Major Gains in State Report
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System saw major gains, with 70% of its schools earning an A or B on the latest Tennessee State Report Card.
#CMCSS#Education#Clarksville
School Faculty Sleeps on Roof After Students Smash Fundraiser
Three faculty at Lancaster County Christian School are sleeping on the roof after students helped raise over $737,000, smashing a $500,000 fundraising goal.
#Fundraising#Education#Community
Kansas School District Ends Semester Early Amid Sickness Spike
Dexter USD 471, a school district in southern Kansas, has ended its semester early due to a significant spike in illnesses among students and staff.
#School Closure#Public Health#Kansas
South Korea Exam Chief Resigns Over 'Insane' English Test
The head of South Korea's national college entrance exam has resigned after the English section was criticized as excessively difficult and confusing for students.
#South Korea#Suneung Exam#Education
Tennessee ACT Scores Hold Steady for 2025 Graduates
For the fourth straight year, Tennessee's graduating seniors have maintained a 99% participation rate on the ACT, with the average composite score holding steady at 19.3.
#Tennessee#ACT Scores#Education
Eugene School District Considers Closures Amid $30M Budget Gap
Eugene's 4J School District is considering staff cuts and school closures, including the unique Family School, to address a massive $30 million budget deficit.
#Education#Eugene#School District