In a move aimed at countering Chicago’s crisis in K-8 truancy and absenteeism, state Sen. Kimberly Lightford has introduced legislation to lower Illinois’ compulsory school age from 7 to 5. Experts say it is critical to establish the habit of attendance in kindergarten and first grade. Yet Il... Read more...
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20/03/2013,
by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in African-American Awareness,
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African American pupils are far less likely to take college prep classes and more likely to miss school because of suspensions, a group finds, calling for strong intervention. African American public school students in Los Angeles County demonstrate significant learning gaps by second grade; thos... Read more...