Melissa in the Morning: Chronic Absenteeism

Kids are just getting back to the classroom for the 2024-25 year but already we have a new report card! Earlier this week, the CT Department of Education shared a new report showing a second year of improved attendance for districts across the state. We did a deeper dive into the data and the impact of the LEAP program with state officials. John Frassinelli, Division Director of School Health, Child Nutrition and Social Services and Kari Sullivan, Education Consultant on Attendance joined the show.

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