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PGCPS reports quarter‑one drop in chronic absenteeism; officials link absences to lower course grades
Summary
The district's monitoring office reported reductions in quarter‑one chronic absenteeism and presented grade‑distribution data showing substantially lower passing rates for chronically absent students; district staff said attendance drives academic outcomes and that area teams and accountability staff use the data to target supports.
Prince George's County Public Schools' monitoring office reported early signs of improvement in chronic absenteeism but stressed that students who miss substantial school time post weaker course outcomes, the district told the Academic Achievement Committee on Feb. 10.
Anthony Whittington, director of monitoring and accountability, defined chronic absenteeism as missing at least 10 percent of membership days, counting excused and unexcused absences and suspensions. He reported quarter‑one reductions compared with the same period last year: about a five‑percentage‑point drop in elementary and middle school chronic absenteeism…
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