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Thomas Jefferson Elementary recognized for attendance improvements and large test-score gains
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Thomas Jefferson principal Rochelle Acousto presented three years of data showing reduced chronic absenteeism and large cohort gains on state ELA and math tests; the school reported strong family engagement and incentive strategies to support attendance.
At the Sept. 16 board meeting, Rochelle Acousto, principal of Thomas Jefferson Elementary, presented a school recognition report highlighting attendance improvements, family engagement and multi-year gains on state tests.
Acousto said chronic absenteeism decreased by about 2 percentage points over three years and that the school’s “low-risk” attendance rate increased. She…
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