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United Way Regina - Attendance Matters Initiative
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing just two days of school a month. When these habits are developed early, this can have a significant effect on a child's ability to learn and master reading. By grade 9 this is a better predictor of dropping out than grades. This initiative focuses on improving education by keeping kids engaged in school through tactics such as:- Incentive programs to encourage attendance among students, but also parents
- Having community coordinators in schools to help build connections with students who are struggling and better understand how they can help them be at school
- Advertising in school - spreading the message of Attendance Matters, but also creating fun competitions among classrooms around attendance. The Regina Catholic and Regina Public School Divisions have taken steps to improve attendance, but they can't do it alone. Watch to see how you can help!
