Montgomery Public Schools has announced a new effort at getting more students to attend classes regularly.

Today, the school system said that Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver and Montgomery City Council member Oronde Mitchell will serve as school attendance ambassadors.

A news conference was held at Peter Crump Elementary School, where Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd and community leaders gathered to highlight the importance of consistent school attendance.

As attendance ambassadors, Oliver and Mitchell will help raise awareness about the consequences of chronic absenteeism, while also working to inspire students to remain engaged in their education.

“Just one day out of school is a missed opportunity for a day of learning for our children,” Oliver said. “Truancy and

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