Closing the Gap Starts with Attendance | Roanoke News

Lynchburg City Schools is launching the new school year with a bold mission: closing the achievement gap by tackling chronic absenteeism. With upgrades like new turf at E.C. Glass and Heritage High, and safety measures still in place, the district’s focus is squarely on student attendance. Superintendent Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette explains that consistent presence in class is critical—no matter how great the curriculum or teacher training, students can’t learn if they’re not there. The district is rolling out targeted strategies to boost attendance while continuing to invest in educator development, all aimed at ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, high-performing learning environment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d10d4d17593057d0