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Hi, I’m Lori Higgins for Chalkbeat Detroit, here with your morning roundup of education news.
A new rule in the Detroit Public Schools Community District kicks in this school year and it targets parents who repeatedly take their kids out of school early without having a legitimate reason. Hannah’s story explains that the district will limit the number of times a parent can do this, and the reasons why. You can read more here.
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Local News
Detroit school district to hold parents accountable for too many unexcused early sign-outs
DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said principals have asked for stronger rules around the issue because it disrupts learning.
Around Chalkbeat
Newark’s chronic absenteeism rate drops to 8.5%. Here’s what district leaders say is working.
Newark Public Schools’ chronic absenteeism rate takes the sharpest turnaround. Here’s what district leaders say is working.
Indianapolis Public Schools reverses no-zero grading policy
Indianapolis Public Schools implemented a no-zero grading policy in 2020. The district is reversing the policy but still giving students multiple opportunities on assignments.
Judge dismisses conservative-leaning Colorado school districts’ lawsuit over transgender athlete policies
A federal judge said the school districts and charter schools don’t have standing to sue the state, in part because they didn’t show they are facing harm.
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What We’re Reading
The tough solution shrinking Michigan school districts face, Times Herald (Opinion)
Declining enrollment tests rural Michigan schools, Holland Sentinel (Opinion)
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