Whatever Happened to Truant Officers?

Schools nationwide continue to grapple with a soaring number of students who are chronically absent, defined as missing at least 10% of school days. The numbers now are about 20% and, in some states (e.g., Michigan) 39%. https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-rates-of-chronic-absenteeism-persist-at-u-s-schools-11672232415?st=2knxarljuhc9kfz&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

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