PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — “No school November” has passed. That is the time that includes fall break, teachers’ conferences, and Veterans Day. Now, kids are eager for another two weeks off for winter break.
It can be a tough time to keep kids in school.
Portland has failed to rebound with kids in class since the COVID pandemic. The district dropped to a low of 70.2% attendance rate in 2022-2023. This year, we’re slowly climbing back to 73%…