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Las Cruces Public Schools shrinks its chronically absent cohort but misses its 50% reduction target; district expands mentorship and incentives
Summary
The district reported a small year-over-year decline in chronic absenteeism (from 33% to 30% at end of 2023'4) and described new grants, a network of social work interns, mentorship efforts and a high-school incentive plan to further cut absences.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Las Cruces Public Schools executives reported on Aug. 12 that chronic absenteeism declined modestly over the most recent school year but did not reach the district's stated target of a 50% reduction.
Nut graf: The district's chronic-absence rate was 33% at the end of 2022'3 and reduced to about 30% at the close of the 2023'4 school year. Staff said the change reflects targeted work but acknowledged that much of the district's absence burden remains concentrated among a smaller cohort of students who miss 20% or more of school days.
Details and steps: - Breakdown: About 2,620 students missed 20% or more of school (the most…
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