Summary: The article discusses the challenges faced by schools in San Luis Obispo County, California, in terms of student attendance post-COVID-19. With a focus on chronic absenteeism, the piece highlights the implications of reduced attendance on funding and student learning. It also addresses the measures taken by local school districts to mitigate attendance issues, including the implementation of intervention strategies, communication with families, and leveraging additional funding resources provided by the state and federal governments to support student well-being and academic recovery.
Source: New Times SLO
Date: August 18, 2022
