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The consequences of jailing parents over kids' truancy

by: Here and Now Anytime

In some states a child's truancy results in parents — often single mothers — being prosecuted and jailed. Johns Hopkins University School of Education professor Robert Balfanz talks about the criminalization of absenteeism and the consequences for students and parents.

When Interventions Aim at Relationships, Academics and Attendance Improve

by: Evie Blad

Building positive school relationships may be the secret sauce for ensuring early warning systems are effective at getting at-risk students back on track.

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The consequences of jailing parents over kids' truancy

When Interventions Aim at Relationships, Academics and Attendance Improve

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