LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Lincoln Public Schools is reminding families of requirements and available resources as the new school year begins in less than a week.
Ryan Zabawa, director of student services for the district, said the district is focusing on chronic absenteeism this year and finding ways to keep students in the classroom.
Studies show students begin to suffer academically after missing 10 percent of a school year, which amounts to roughly 18 days…