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Governor Healy, Mayor Wu and state education officials honor O'Donnell Elementary for sharp drop in absenteeism
Summary
State and city leaders visited O'Donnell Elementary in East Boston to recognize the school for one of the largest declines in chronic absenteeism in Massachusetts, present a legislative citation and accept a commemorative Boston Celtics basketball.
O'Donnell Elementary in East Boston was recognized Monday by Governor Maura Healy, Mayor Michelle Wu and state education leaders for a dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism.
The governor told students and staff that O'Donnell was one of 10 schools statewide singled out for the largest improvements in attendance. "Your presence is powerful," she said, praising teachers, families and school staff for creating an environment that makes children want to come to class.
State figures cited at the event said chronic absenteeism in…
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