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Student Attendance Grows at LAUSD
Administrators continue to work for further improvement in attendance numbers.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) experienced an increase in student attendance during its 2011-12 academic year, according to data released this week.
According to an LAUSD press release, last year on an average school day approximately 95.7 percent of the LAUSD enrolled students from K-12 attended class.
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During the 2010-11 academic year the number was 95.3 percent.
“The higher attendance rates across the District are the result of a concerted effort by students, parents, teachers, and administrators to make sure kids go to class,” said John Deasy, Superintendent of the LAUSD, in a statement.
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Administrators stated that they are continuing to work for a perfect record.
“The overriding goal continues to be 100% attendance,” said Deasy.
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