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Oregon’s student attendance jumped by over 7,000 kids last year, pushing the state’s rate to 64.5%—still far below the national average of 78%. That means more than one in three students are chronically absent. Native American students lag at 52.5%, while Asian students lead at 77.7%; Black students show the biggest improvement in two years. Advocates blame Oregon’s historical lack of focus on education outcomes and stress that strong student-adult relationships are vital for regular attendance. A new law mandates quarterly attendance reports starting this fall, empowering schools and communities to act faster and re-engage struggling students before it’s too late.

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