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I read the 'threats' made against parents and did not take them as such. I think a few factors are going on. First, we want parents to be accountable for their students, yet the government gets in the way of a parent's discipline. FYI, discipline is not beating/abuse. So, parents wrongfully check out or feel as though their hands are tied in managing their unruly students, which is a product of a poor education system with the government's improper intervention.

Another issue I have is if the educational system were effective, more students would value the time there as they would be engaged, challenged, and learning. Why go to school to be just $ in some administrator's coffers? Why not reduce the amount a district receives for those students who do not attend at a high enough percentage and make them part of the solution? If they want 100% of the money a student brings with them, then they need some skin in the game too!

Ultimately, attendance does not equate to a quality education, but it can increase the ability for one to learn when there is good teaching and educational processes.

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