Blake Saddler is a recent graduate of School Without Walls High School and a member of Mikva Challenge, a student advocacy organization. Beginning in fall 2024, Blake will attend St. Louis University.
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D.C. Voices: High School Attendance
High school chronic absenteeism in D.C. increased between pre-pandemic and post-pandemic school years but is on a steady decline according to recent data. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) defines chronic absenteeism as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled instructional days (including both excused and unexcused, partial and…