School Attendance

• Winnipeg schools battling absenteeism in bid to improve class attendance

  Chronic absenteeism is a growing problem for the schools across Winnipeg, but administrators are taking action in an effort to reverse the trend.

  Education

  Jan 22, 2024
  
• How awarding perfect attendance can backfire on children: experts

  These awards could be teaching students the wrong lessons about perfectionism and mental health, experts say.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 25, 2020
  
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• Come to class, drive away in a new car — Manitoba high school hook

  A school in Dauphin is rewarding students for having perfect or near-perfect attendance by doling out gifts -- including a big year-end draw for a car.

  Education

  Jun 13, 2018
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• Nova Scotia public schools to have new attendance policy by September

  The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development released a draft policy today.

  Education

  Apr 20, 2017