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Julian Thomas outlines plan to cut absenteeism and keep students in class
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Julian Thomas school leaders told the Racine Unified School Board they aim to reduce chronic absenteeism by 12.5%, lower suspensions from about 325 to no more than 275, and boost ELA through targeted small-group instruction, goal-setting and formative checks.
Julian Thomas school leaders told the Racine Unified School District board on Feb. 16 that reducing chronic absenteeism and suspensions will drive their classroom gains this year. Administrators said they will focus on goal-setting, small-group instruction and targeted interventions to raise literacy and math outcomes.
School leadership presented attendance and discipline targets and early achievement data. Principal Danny Gajewski said average daily attendance has risen slightly (reported near 88.7% to 89.2% in recent years) but the school aims to lower absenteeism by 12.5% in the coming year. The school reported…
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