Photo | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

Photo detail

Dr. Carey Wright told educators, school administrators and parents gathered at the state capitol Wednesday that chronic absenteeism is a community issue and that communities should rally around the families and children who struggle the most.

Stories this photo appears in:

Tease photo Education

State Supe: Poverty Drives Chronic Absenteeism, 'Proactive' Solutions Needed

Poverty is a primary driver of chronic school absenteeism, the state superintendent of education said yesterday, while calling for "proactive" ways to reverse the problem.

Comments

Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.

comments powered by Disqus