Chronic absenteeism — when students miss 10% or more of the school year — has challenged Kanawha County Schools for years. But last year, the district saw another year of positive progress. Chronic absenteeism dropped nearly 3% for the second year in a row, keeping about 700 more students in class.

Leading the way was Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary. While it still ranked 26th in the county for chronic absenteeism this year, cut its rate of chronic absenteeism by more than 12% by focusing on community support and positive incentives, bringing its rate of chronic absenteeism from about 30% to 18%. Education

Chronic absenteeism drops, Kanawha County attendance 'trending in the right direction'

By Sierra Marling smarling@hdmediallc.com

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