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Woodburn schools report attendance gains and launch teen court
Summary
The Woodburn school superintendent said new outreach and after‑school programs served an additional 190 students and helped raise regular attendance by 8.6%; the district also launched a teen court program for youth mentorship and accountability.
The superintendent for the Woodburn School District described several new education initiatives including creation of a community outreach and education coordinator position, after‑school programs that served an additional 190 students, and a new teen court to support accountability and mentorship for youth. The superintendent said these collaborative efforts are part of ongoing partnerships among schools, nonprofits, law enforcement and faith‑based groups.
The superintendent cited an 8.6% increase in regular school attendance and said the district has expanded career pathway programming and community career days to strengthen connections between students and local employers. "Programs like these have helped us to increase regular school attendance by 8.6%."
