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Great Lakes launches therapy‑dog program as chronic absenteeism spikes
Summary
Great Lakes Elementary principal Ryan Harrelson introduced Libby, a therapy dog in training, and described early reading gains and ongoing work to reduce chronic absenteeism after the school reported chronic truancy rose from about 8% to 18% in 2023–24.
Ryan Harrelson, principal at Great Lakes Elementary, told the School District of Superior board on Oct. 27 that the school has launched a therapy‑dog program and is using it as one tool in efforts to improve student wellbeing and engagement.
Harrelson said fall reading assessment results were stronger than the prior fall and that the school aims to continue…
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