BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Public Schools is launching a new student attendance lottery to push for students to attend school.
Superintendent Pascal Mubenga announced Wednesday that the district will be working with Say Yes Buffalo on the new venture, which is designed to increase attendance and “reinforce the critical connection between being in school each day and academic success,” according to the district. The program will launch in February.
“Every School day counts. We all know that students learn best and ultimately graduate on time when they are in school every day,” Superintendent Mubenga said in a statement. “This attendance is a positive and engaging way to incentivize students to show up every day, stay committed to their education, and build good habits that will serve them well throughout their lives.”…