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Punjab schools to send SMS alerts for student, teacher absence from April 1

The Punjab government is set to introduce a new SMS alert system in government schools from April 1 to strengthen the ...
WJCL

Georgia Senate advances school attendance bill tying absences to sports, driving privileges

BRIEFING ON THE CONFLICT AND WHAT COMES NEXT. AS CROSSOVER DAY APPROACHES, A BILL THAT JUST CLEARED THE STATE SENATE COULD IMPACT WJCL 22 NEWS' MADELYN COOPER GOOD MORNING FRANK-- WITH FRIDAY'S ...
Philadelphia Inquirer

Half days are gone from Philly’s school calendar ‘forevermore’

Half days are disappearing in the Philadelphia School District. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the district won’t have a single early dismissal — for teacher planning, report card conferences, ...
The New York Times

Near the White House, Hundreds of High School Students Protest ICE

The demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial was the latest in a string of school walkouts across the country, which have resulted in arrests and condemnation from some officials, and plaudits from ...
Oregonian

Oregon’s school attendance rates are among the country’s worst. A new approach aims to fix that

The Oregon Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would supersize public reporting of student attendance data. Researchers say the move is a key first step towards lowering Oregon’s ...
Staten Island Advance

Low attendance, stuck school buses, parking woes plague Staten Island schools after NYC blizzard

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After an historic blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow across New York City, and even more on Staten Island, schools faced challenges of low attendance, stuck school buses ...
WTOC-TV

Beaufort Co. kicks off community meetings aimed at addressing student attendance

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Beaufort County School District is working to educate parents and students on the importance of attending class. They are holding community meetings over the next ...
MinnPost

Empty desks: As attendance declines amid federal enforcement actions, St. Paul schools offer virtual option

Central High School students march in an anti-immigration enforcement protest to the Minnesota State Capitol with fellow students on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. Citing safety concerns ...
Edutopia

12 Buddy Systems That Support Learning and Student Well-Being

Informal buddy systems form organically in every school. Socially adept and academically successful kids help classmates decode instructions, interpret social norms, and manage emotions. This powerful ...
CNBC

Over 800,000 student loan borrowers remain in backlog for forgiveness, affordable repayment plans

More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness, a new court filing shows. The challenges accessing income ...
NBC Right Now

Building Blocks: Boosting Student Attendance

Getting students to school every day and on time can be a challenge. At Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin, the strategy is centered on positivity, creativity and connection. Data and Program ...
The Daily Advertiser

Lafayette Parish School Board approves attendance incentive

The Lafayette Parish School Board approved an attendance incentive program for the 2025-2026 school year. Eligible staff can earn a $1,000 bonus for zero absences or $500 for one to two absences ...