On October 3, 2023, over 300 participants attended MPY’s 2023 School Attendance Summit: New Challenges and Opportunities both in person at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School and virtually. The conference addressed current issues impacting school attendance, including chronic absenteeism/tardiness and mental health.
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