Husband|Father|Public Policy Professional - Exposing Inequities & Leading Change #φηπ 💯
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Carl Felton, III retweeted
If you haven’t taught in a classroom post-Covid, you don’t know what it is like to teach the modern student.
The students have changed.
Teaching has changed.
You have to be in the classroom daily to understand what I mean.
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Carl Felton, III retweeted
Mar 29
Chronic absenteeism is a major challenge in schools, often leading to student academic struggles. Yet, teachers are frequently blamed for the outcomes.
It’s time to recognize that schools and teachers can’t be thought of as the sole solution to all of our kids’ challenges.
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Carl Felton, III retweeted
AU just refined its master's options-you can earn a Master's in Education Policy and Leadership with a certificate in administrative licensure, opening up more doors in your career for positions such as principal, program director, or district supervisor. american.edu/soe/graduate/me…
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"American Students and Their Families Should Not Have to Suffer nor Sacrifice Their Basic Needs Inside and Outside the Classroom"
Statement From EdTrust on the Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown. Read the statement: edtru.st/3JDkiza
#SNAP #GovermentShutdown
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"In the richest nation on Earth, no child should ever go to bed hungry — yet millions do. And I was one of them. "
Cutting off SNAP is Cutting Off Lifelines — Students & Their Families Are Paying the Price of Politics. Read the rest of this powerful blog: edtru.st/4oKtlgB
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📢 When SNAP benefits stop, students suffer.
Hear from EdTrust President & CEO Denise Forte on how the government shutdown could impact students and families across the nation: youtube.com/shorts/8VVXy0GWU…
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"Thousands of students have returned to schools, which means that states are putting in the work," said Carl Felton, III, a policy analyst at EdTrust, a nonprofit that advocates for underrepresented students.
Read the full article: edtru.st/4om915r
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The former high school debate coach had an idea. He took a chance and integrated debate into every class, across all grade levels. He also expanded the debate team, and a third of the students enrolled with a select group traveling to tournaments. edtru.st/3J4QNGq
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9 Oct 2025
Chronic absenteeism is one of the most pressing issues facing our schools today, and leading this project means a lot to me. I still remember my days on the school-based attendance team, making calls and doing home visits to connect with families and help students re-engage.
Chronic absenteeism remains high, especially for students of color, low-income families & students with disabilities.
Our new report reviews how 23 states are tackling this issue and explores proven solutions to support student success.
Read more: edtru.st/48VCXjY
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9 Oct 2025
Those experiences laid the foundation for this work years later, and I’m grateful to see it come full circle. Hope you’ll check it out.
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Carl Felton, policy analyst on the P-12 team at EdTrust spoke with @thehill on how schools can work to solve chronic absenteeism
Read the full article: bit.ly/4oO7hCP
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Thanks for joining us! To be notified about EdTrust’s forthcoming research on #chronicabsenteeism – focused on the need for disaggregated data, supportive practices, and more, sign up at edtrust.org/absent.
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27 Aug 2025
As school leaders and district teams prepare for a new year, it’s important to remember the first six weeks are critical. The habits and routines students form in this period often set the tone for the entire school year.
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27 Aug 2025
This window is also critical for another reason, enrollment counts are typically determined within the first 30 days of school.
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27 Aug 2025
Attendance in those first weeks not only shapes student habits it directly impacts funding for public education. Getting students in the door and engaged is about more than participation; it’s about protecting the resources schools need to serve their communities well.
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Connecticut's LEAP home visiting program showed notable improvements in attendance for students at all grades. “We’re talking about building relationships with our families, with our communities...Relationships matter…" says Supt. Russell-Tucker
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Today at 3pm! Join us for "The Power of Presence: Sustaining Progress in Reducing Chronic Absenteeism"
Register to attend in person or watch online: edtru.st/45JcuCY
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It's also the first anniversary of the 50% challenge, a call by EdTrust, @attendanceworks and @natmalkus for states to reduce chronic absenteeism by 50% over five years. Learn more here: attendanceworks.org/resource…
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Follow along for updates from #AEIChronicAbsenteeism – an important panel discussion on progress made, and the need for continued action on, #chronic absenteeism, including our own @Augustusedtrust. Tune in here: edtru.st/45JcuCY
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