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January brings attendance push, academic gains at Inez Elementary
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — January arrives at Inez Elementary School with a full calendar, a renewed academic push and a clear message: Show up, stay engaged and keep moving forward. IES reports in its January newsletter that students returned to class Jan. 5 after the New Year break, with the second nine-week grading period
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New law cracks down on truancy: Parents and students face tough penalties
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A hard-hitting new Kentucky law, in effect as of July 15, requires school districts to crack down on truancy by reporting unexcused absences directly to the county attorney. Martin County Attorney Melissa Phelps discussed the impact of the new truancy law on students, parents, the school district, and
