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District 28 highlights attendance gains, summer programs and school successes
Summary
Superintendent and principals reported improved attendance metrics, summer program dates and school achievements including arts recognition and new extracurriculars; PS 139 detailed enrollment and supports for diverse learners.
Superintendent Dr. Blake used the May 7 Community Education Council District 28 meeting to outline district priorities—improving math and literacy outcomes and reducing chronic absenteeism—and to preview summer programming and staffing efforts.
Dr. Blake said District 28’s current attendance rate stood at 91.3% to date, above the city's average of 89.7%, while chronic absenteeism remained elevated at 30.2%. The superintendent also detailed…
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