Detroit’s chronic absenteeism rate is much higher than other major cities – even others with high absenteeism rates such as Milwaukee or Philadelphia. This is related to the depth of social and economic inequalities that Detroit families face.
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Detroit’s chronic absenteeism rate is much higher than other major cities – even others with high absenteeism rates such as Milwaukee or Philadelphia. This is related to the depth of social and economic inequalities that Detroit families face.
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