Mayor's office prepares sweeping reforms to tackle truancy crisis in DC schools
Reports indicate that 60% of high school students in D.C. are chronically absent, missing at least 10% of instructional days within a school year.
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Reports indicate that 60% of high school students in D.C. are chronically absent, missing at least 10% of instructional days within a school year.
D.C. Council and Mayor's Office introduce four comprehensive bills to address chronic absenteeism in District schools.
Although biking to school brings health, mental, and social benefits, many kids don’t bike to school because driver behavior puts them at risk. This year’s Bike to School Day in Capitol Hill focuses on how a new DC law, plus the creative touch, can help kids ride safely.
With an increase in violence and crime in the District, the D.C. council may reverse course and halt the removal of school resource officers.
The DC Council to vote on several big ticket items today before their session ends at the end of the month.