Mother warned she could be jailed for Christmas unless son returns to school
A mother received a one-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to truancy over her 15-year-old son's prolonged, largely unaddressed school non-attendance.
How D.C.'s failure to curb truancy fueled a surge in youth crime
Irving LaBoard's death underscores the critical relationship between truancy and youth crime, highlighting systemic failures in addressing these issues.