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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem is in DC there is a big truancy problem.  And so the Council, in all their wisdom, decided there weren't enough deterrents to truancy.  I do't know, maybe they were right, maybe DCPS was too permissive.  But rather than build a system of carrots and sticks, the Council developed a system of sticks, where the school is legally required by DC law to puruse these situations aggressively, with little judgement allowed.

I don't know what the solution is, but we're certainly seeing the backlash.[/quote]

The system as set up doesn't really address the truancy problem.  As the article indicates, it was a year and a half after the trip before the mother was contacted about the issue.  That certainly does nothing to deter truancy.[/quote]

the bigger issue was that the parent discussed the matter in advance with the principal and was given assurances that the absence was acceptable.  The principal fouled up by renegging and/or forgetting to take the appropriate actions to make good on promised actions.  He basically told her it was ok and then proceeded to report all of the absences as unexcused, which put the bureaucratic wheels in motion.  It's appalling and he should be ashamed of himself.[/quote]

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