Author: Justin Scanson

As the school year approaches, excitement and nerves are in full swing—especially for incoming kindergartners. To make the transition smoother, Kermit R. Booker Elementary has introduced a brilliant new initiative: Kinder Camp! What is Kinder Camp? Kinder Camp is all about helping students feel comfortable before their first big day. Principal Cullen Skyles and his team welcomed about 35 incoming kindergartners, guiding them through morning routines like breakfast in the cafeteria and meeting their teachers. This special event was designed to ease anxiety for both kids and parents, offering a sneak peek into daily school life. The school even color-coded…

CCSD celebrated big gains last month: Initial data shows chronic absenteeism declined by about 9 percentage points last school year after launching its communitywide Every Day Matters initiative. Why it matters: Attendance plays a key role in learning, because chronically absent students are less likely to succeed academically and more likely to drop out of school. Interim Superintendent Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell expressed gratitude for the “dedicated efforts of our attendance officers, support professionals, licensed professionals, and administrators who have contributed efforts to keep students engaged in school.” The backstory: As part of the Every Day Matters initiative, CCSD Education Services…