“Attend today so you can achieve tomorrow. The research is clear that when you miss 10% of kindergarten and first grade, the reading ability by third grade — you have to work twice as hard to be proficient — and that continues to scaffold up. So we really work hard in creating a culture that the kids want to be here.” — Stacey Sperry, Prairie Star Elementary principal
Our #BVUnmuted series continues with Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan joined by principals Leah Vomhof, Stacey Sperry and Dr. Cory Cox to discuss the importance of school attendance.
To listen to the podcast episode, visit www.bit.ly/BvAttendance
