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New Haven reports sharp decline in chronic absenteeism; Wilbur Cross highlights Freshman Academy progress
Summary
Superintendent and engagement staff reported chronic absenteeism fell from 58.1% in 2022 to 32.1% in 2024–25 and credited home visits, tiered interventions and a Freshman Academy at Wilbur Cross; principal said freshmen on-track rates rose to 86% and freshman chronic absenteeism is 24%.
The New Haven Board of Education received a district presentation showing substantial decreases in chronic absenteeism and heard how a Freshman Academy at Wilbur Cross is designed to sustain that progress.
Superintendent Dr. Negron introduced Dr. Gemma Joseph Lumpkin, chief of youth, family and community engagement, who said chronic absenteeism—defined as missing 10% or more of the academic year—has fallen in New Haven from 58.1% (2022) to 32.1% in the 2024–25 school year, based on a state learning-engagement report the district cited. Dr. Joseph Lumpkin said that the district’s initiatives moved approximately…
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