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Astoria SD 1 officials flag 34% chronic absenteeism, propose tutoring and outreach steps
Summary
District staff reported a 34% chronic absenteeism rate, outlined targeted supports for transfer and credit-deficient students, and described plans for remote 1-on-1 tutoring, migrant education funding, home visits and partnerships with human-services agencies.
District staff told the school board that chronic absenteeism remains a major concern and outlined a suite of outreach and instructional interventions.
A staff member (S6) presented newly analyzed data showing a 34% chronic absenteeism rate and told the board the district is probing underlying causes. "Our chronic absenteeism is, 34%," S6 said, and added that some students who transfer into Astoria High School arrive credit-deficient and need extra supports to get back on track.
Supervising staff (S2) described current outreach efforts: home visits, welfare checks and…
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