Where Are Our Kids? Unpacking Chronic Absenteeism In Minnesota
Description
In this episode of amplifiEd, Josh Crosson and Matt Shaver discuss the issue of chronic absenteeism in schools with Jim Davnie, the executive director of the Minnesota Alliance with Youth. The conversation explores the definition of chronic absenteeism, its causes, and its impact on students and the school community. They also discuss the Minnesota Alliance with Youth’s Promise Fellows and the strategies used to address chronic absenteeism. The conversation explores the challenges of chronic absenteeism in Minnesota schools and the efforts being made to address the issue, highlighting the collective focus of legislative leaders and the involvement of various organizations in tackling the issue during the 2024 legislative session.
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