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Around 30% of Ohio students are chronically absent from school, but in one district, a long-term partnership with the juvenile court system has lowered the number of kids missing class. Heidi Kegley, Delaware City School District superintendent, said chronic absence dropped by nearly 9% during the 2021-2022 school year, largely driven by the juvenile court mediation process with families, that also involves school counselors and principals. She said a dedicated liaison meets regularly with families to hep eliminate barriers to their children s ability to show up to school. .
Texas is making progress in the percentage of individuals who complete higher levels of education, but still lags behind the national average. College graduates typically earn more and have lower unemployment rates than workers with only a high school diploma. But increased costs paired with student debt has some parents and students wondering if it s the right path for them. .
This coming Thursday, a new task force will meet to advance discussions about boosting teacher recruitment and retention in North Dakota. The panel was announced by Gov. Doug Burgum last fall as stakeholders noted that, like other states, North Dakota continues to deal with an educator shortage. .
Pennsylvania s teachers union is voicing concerns that the state s public school voucher program will negatively affect public education in lower-income families and communities. The most recent budget proposal would direct an additional $1 billion to K-12 education, affecting more than 1.7 million students, and doesn t include any specific funding for school voucher programs. Arthur Steinberg is president of the American Federation of Teachers in Pennsylvania. .