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Craven County Schools outlines multiple efforts to curb chronic absenteeism, expand truancy court referrals and use alternative programs
Summary
District officials presented attendance data showing high chronic absenteeism in several grade spans, described school‑level tactics (recognition programs, attendance teams) and expanded truancy court coordination and alternative learning placements.
Craven County Schools presented a comprehensive update on student attendance, chronic absenteeism and discipline at the Feb. 10 work session, showing the district remains above pre‑pandemic attendance levels in many schools but that targeted interventions are producing measurable improvements.
District staff said chronic absenteeism rose statewide after COVID‑19 and Craven’s early‑year data placed several schools in an elevated category. The superintendent and staff emphasized that students with fewer than nine absences outperform peers on state assessments and that consistent attendance correlates strongly with proficiency. Presenters also described that Kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades show particular spikes because of developmental and transition‑related challenges.
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