No more skipping school: How ‘walking school bus’ reduces chronic absenteeism in this US state – The Times of India
Walking School Bus Takes the Lead in Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in Hawaii Schools. (Photo Courtesy: Partners in Development Foundation) Chronic absenteeism is a challenge for schools across the nation, but Hawaii is stepping up with an innovative solution. The state's school districts have found a way to tackle this issue head-on, with the help of volunteers, a little creativity, and, believe it or not, a walking school bus. It's not just any walk to school—this program is reducing absenteeism while ensuring kids get to school safely.The idea behind the walking school bus program is simple but effective. Volunteers lead groups of students along designated, safe routes to school, with the added benefit of making scheduled “stops” to pick up other students along the way. This initiative, l...