Opinion on NY State Education's Response to Chronic Absenteeism
Opinion on NY State Education's Response
For years now, we’ve been slamming the State Education Department and its rulers, the state Board of Regents, as having turned against anything resembling excellence, but we’re still facing an enormous crisis of chronic absenteeism in public schools. This editorial delves deep into the implications of students not attending high schools regularly and how Kathy Hochul and Carl Heastie have failed to address this pressing issue.
State Response to Chronic Absenteeism
- Chronic absenteeism undermines student success.
- High schools and public schools show alarming trends.
- The State Education Department's approach lacks accountability.
In conclusion, the current approach taken by Thomas DiNapoli and state leaders is insufficient for tackling the challenges that our education system faces in ensuring every student attends school as expected.
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.