Lorain reaches 94 percent attendance as truancy efforts rise
Lorain Schools safety officer Markell Young visits a 13 year old seventh grader with 15 absences since August. He aims to secure counseling and mentoring while district attendance improves from past four years below the state 93 percent threshold. Young estimates 50 to 100 home visits weekly, up from four or five previously, as truancy enforcement increases under academic improvement efforts following a state takeover.
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Lorain County truancy referrals rise in 2012-13
Lorain County Juvenile Court logged 937 referrals from local districts for excessive unexcused absences. About 4.5 percent remained unresolved after intervention. avon to education alternatives districts recorded varied counts from Avon 35 to Education Alternatives 1, with Lorain Schools returning to participation in 2013-14 after not contracting in 2012-13.
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Elyria District Reduces Court Link for Truancy Efforts
Elyria Schools cut the Lorain County Juvenile Court attendance program this year saving about 35000 dollars. Two liaisons Erik Burnett and Troy Hill average 10 to 15 home visits weekly to address truancy and assist families with social services.
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St Patrick's Day parades light up Ohio cities today
Cleveland plans a major St. Patrick's Day parade at 1 04 p m along Superior Avenue and East 18th Street with 30 degree temperatures and sunny skies. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators while Toledo Columbus and other cities host festivals and parades with temperatures in the 40s and crowds enjoying Irish celebrations.
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Spirit o the green parade sparks political tensions
New York City mayor will skip the St Patrick's Day march over issues allowing pro gay signs. Boston and Philadelphia parades see mixed participation as gay groups seek inclusion. Ireland leaders attend Boston breakfast and NY march debates, with Ireland resisting full gay rights parade demands.
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