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CONTACT: Nancy Parello, (908) 399-6031, nparello@acnj.org
Jan. 19, 2015
Advocates for Children of New Jersey will release a report about chronic school absenteeism in Newark schools on Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Rutgers University, Paul Robeson Campus Center, Room: Passaic 226, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Newark.
The report examines the reasons behind the high rate of absenteeism among young Newark students and offers solutions to ensure all children attend school regularly.
Embargoed copies of the report are now available. Contact Nancy Parelllo, (908) 399-6031, nparello@acnj.org.
A panel discussion will follow the presentation of the report findings. Panelists will include city, school and community leaders.
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