by Sujata Agrawal | Sep 4, 2017 | News 2017
As the 2017 school year begins in the Bellevue School District, there is a critical message being communicated to the community – “Right Place. Right Time. Ready to Learn!” The importance of regular attendance at school cannot be emphasized enough. Regular attendance...
by Sujata Agrawal | Aug 1, 2017 | News 2017
Why does chronic absence matter for young students? Students who miss more school often have a harder time learning to read. Data* shows that only 65% of chronically absent students in Bellevue are reading proficiently by 3rd grade as compared to 79% for students with...
by Sujata Agrawal | Oct 18, 2016 | News 2016
In late September, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) commended 12 Public Housing Agencies across the country for their work in raising awareness about chronic absenteeism and the importance of daily school attendance. The recognition is part of a national...
by Sujata Agrawal | Sep 19, 2016 | News 2016
September means back to school for many children, youth, and families. Yet for schools it is not only about welcoming students but also making sure that they are in school and in classes. Chronic absenteeism is not a local or regional problem; it is a national one....
by Sujata Agrawal | Sep 30, 2014 | News 2014
Great news, folks—it is Attendance Awareness Month and Bellevue has good reason to celebrate! When the Eastside Pathways attendance collaborative discovered that tardiness was correlated with third grade reading scores in the Bellevue School District, the group set...
