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The School District of Philadelphia boasts about its improved attendance numbers as a sign of success. But at Edison High School, students are swiping in, getting marked present, and then cutting class. Jessica Calefati, an investigative reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, explains why it’s a sign of deeper attendance problems throughout the district.
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The School District of Philadelphia boasts about its improved attendance numbers as a sign of success. But at Edison High School, students are swiping in, getting marked present, and then cutting class. Jessica Calefati, an investigative reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, explains why it’s a sign of deeper attendance problems throughout the district.
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