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SMS text plan to combat truancy
Parents of absent South Australian students could receive SMS text messages informing them of their child's absence under a $1 million package to reduce truancy, according to ninemsn. "South Australian Premier Mike Rann outlined the package - aimed at lowering the state's student absenteeism rate. Student absenteeism rate was currently 7.9 per cent, compared to 8.9 per cent last year." Similar programs have been set up in other countries: -- In the UK, Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College set up a system to bring down unattendence by texting parents, asking whether there is a good reason for their child not being in class. cf Schools text students, parents -- Two Irish schools are conducting a text experience as a disuasive way for skipping class. cf Parents alerted by SMS when children skip school -- A government endorsed experience to lower absentee rates of students has been implemented since last November in 400 Lycées throughout France. cf Parents receive a text message from The Lycée |
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