Blount County Schools Cut Truancy Rate in Half

Blount County schools in Alabama have achieved remarkable success in reducing truancy rates, thanks to the Helping Families Initiative (HFI). This program, launched by district attorneys, focuses on ensuring students attend school regularly. Aleyda Villegas, a key team member, emphasizes building relationships with families and addressing underlying issues causing absenteeism. The HFI has significantly cut Blount Countys truancy rate by more than half since 2022, and it has recently expanded its assistance to Oneonta City Schools. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.