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Chronic absence and truancy are not interchangeable terms. They describe different aspects of the absence problem and require different approaches. Truancy is a term that generally refers to unexcused absences. Chronic absence, on the other hand, incorporates all absences: excused, unexcused absences, and suspensions and expulsions served.
April 7: Update from the Co-Chairs of the Governor's COVID-19 Learn From Home Task Force
Commissioner Cardona Announces Dr. Shuana Tucker Joins Agency as Chief Talent Officer
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Selected to Participate In College In High School Workshop
Gov. Malloy: Education Week Ranks Connecticut Fourth In Nation On Annual Report Card
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Education Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell today announced that Connecticut has been ranked fourth among the 50 states and the District of Columbia on Education Week’s annual edition of its Quality Counts 2018: School Finance Report & Rankings. Connecticut received an overall score of 87.8 out of 100 points and a grade of B+ while the nation as a whole received a grade of C.
2019-20 Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) School Choice Application Deadline Is February 28
Governor Lamont Announces Four Connecticut Public Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon School Award
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Schools Ranked Top Three in Nation by Education Week
Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are run independently of the school district and may also have a specialized focus. Charters are granted by the State Board of Education and schools may enroll students in Grades PK-12 as established in their charters.
Attendance Awareness Campaign