Charter schools tackle chronic absenteeism head on
Memphis-area charter schools have been testing strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism with the support of AttendanceWorks, a national attendance-focused nonprofit, and the Hyde Family Foundation. (The Daily Memphian files)
The increase in absenteeism follows a national phenomenon, but over the past year 16 Memphis-area charter schools have been testing strategies with the support of AttendanceWorks and the Hyde Family Foundation.
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Hyde Family Foundation Holly Coleman Compass Community Schools Kristi Baird Freedom Prep Charter SchoolsChristin Yates
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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