Punish parents of truants? It simply won’t work

Territory-based specialist in remote education and training, social researcher Dr John Guenther says making school the place that kids want to be is the best way to boost attendance. (Supplied)
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Truancy among Aboriginal youngsters is perhaps Alice Springs’ most pressing social issue, a key driver of homelessness and crime. While […]

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