In many urban schools, attendance is often the greatest indicator of achievement versus failure: more than intelligence, work ethic, or economic background. On average, a Chicago Public School freshman will miss 20 schools days in a year and fail two classes. The impetus to attend school everyday is missing for most low-income urban students where the incentive of a "better future" is not enough.
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