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Beaumont ISD superintendent warns attendance drop could undercut STAAR gains; offers supports
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Allen told the Beaumont ISD board the district is at 91.2% year-to-date attendance and urged families to prioritize school before STAAR testing begins April 14; he highlighted tutoring, an online STAAR resource and targeted interventions for struggling students.
Superintendent Dr. Allen told the Beaumont Independent School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 19 that the district's year-to-date attendance is 91.2 percent and that sustained absenteeism threatens students' ability to benefit from instruction ahead of statewide STAAR testing that begins April 14, with final makeup testing on April 27.
"We do not have any time to waste," Dr. Allen said, urging parents to ensure students are in class during the 29 instructional days before testing. He said the…
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