https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-tracking-student-data-falls-short-in-combating-absenteeism-at-school/ Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:26:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-tracking-student-data-falls-short-in-combating-absenteeism-at-school/comment-page-1/#comment-62615 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:26:15 +0000 https://hechingerreport.org/?p=98477#comment-62615 An effective strategy for struggling and chronically absent students requires forming ‘a program within the school program’:
+Change the school hours: mornings 9:00-9:30 offer a breakfast with ‘meet-greet their tutors’; 9:30-12:00 follow with individual or small group tutoring to help them catch up to the grade level (have them meet their tutor during breakfast n advance to help form a bond); 12:10-12:30 box lunch; 12:45-3:45 classes; 4:00-6:00 Sports and clubs.
+Form partnership with business and industry to sponsor this special program, and train the tutors, recruit teachers for this program.
+Offer awards and incentives (eg, tickets to sports & cultural events or special outings and restaurants) for consistent attendance and improved academics during an assembly (to increase motivation and pride)

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