Truancy In Chicago’s High Schools, Pre-Schools And Everywhere In Between
Truancy In Chicago’s High Schools, Pre-Schools And Everywhere In Between
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The truancy rate is stubbornly high in Chicago, and chronic truancy rose this year compared to last. WBEZ has taken a look at the problem and produced maps, infographics and a radio and web story that track just how bad it is across the city. Morning Shift talks to WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp about her reporting.