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Coverage of DPSCD in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 20:07 UTCMost recent: Jun 3 · 20:07 UTC
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Detroit Public School Community Districtorganization1Nikoali Vittiperson1chronic absenteeismtopic1Visa gift cardstopic1Pershing High Schoolorganization1
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  • BUSINESSJun 3 · 20:07 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

    Nearly 84% of Detroit Public School Community District high schoolers received $100 Visa gift cards for perfect attendance in five-day cycles from January 5 to March 20. Chronic absenteeism decreased by 10 percentage points this year compared to 2023-24, with the rate dropping to 54% by April. The program, aimed at reducing absenteeism, saw broader participation in neighborhood schools this year compared to application or exam schools.