Little evidence $10 million a year truancy fund is working

Update: 2025-06-25

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Data analysis shows little evidence of success from a fund that has been giving schools $10 million-a-year to tackle truancy. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

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Little evidence $10 million a year truancy fund is working

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Little evidence $10 million a year truancy fund is working

Little evidence $10 million a year truancy fund is working