On The Record
WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore
Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org
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Categories: Government & Organizations
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One-third of Maryland students were chronically absent last school year - missing 10 percent or more school days, according to the state department of education. Howard County had the fewest chronically absent students, about one in five, while more than half of Baltimore City students missed 18 school days or more.
Hedy Chang is the executive director of Attendance Works. We ask what schools can do to create a strong connection to students and families.
On a local level, the Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Project is part of the Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts at the University of Baltimore School of Law. We speak with coordinator Rohina Zavala and case manager Christopher Kelly.
Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472
Previous episodes
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2997 - Why are so many Maryland students missing school? Thu, 02 May 2024
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2996 - 'Happy Teacher Revolution' author says its time for teachers to put themselves first Wed, 01 May 2024
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2995 - Mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah on school funding, violent crimes and stemming population loss Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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2994 - Getting at the root of poverty, MD Food Bank provides neighborhood impact grants Mon, 29 Apr 2024
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2993 - Stories from the Stoop: Finding your confidence as an artist Fri, 26 Apr 2024
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2992 - What do young voters care about this election season? Fri, 26 Apr 2024
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2991 - Coast Guard records reveal history of 'close calls' near the Key and Bay Bridges Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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2990 - Maryland Legal Aid offers free help to expunge cannabis charges Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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2989 - Going beyond Autism Awareness Month, it's awareness every day Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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2988 - Artist Na Omi Shintani calls attention to incarcerated children Mon, 22 Apr 2024
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2987 - Stories from the Stoop: Pledging love and pledging allegiance Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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2986 - A swashbuckling teen battles evil fairies in the 'Saint-Seducing Gold' Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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2985 - Why are Maryland's ER wait times so long? Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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2984 - Baltimore's SquashWise combines love of the game and the drive for personal excellence Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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2983 - An enslaved family's fight for freedom Mon, 15 Apr 2024
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2982 - 'The Black Tax' argues African Americans are overtaxed and underserved Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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2981 - Stoop Story: A pink flamingo prank! Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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2980 - 'Just Action,' a roadmap to desegregating our neighborhoods Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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2979 - Business and community resilient after Key Bridge collapse Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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2978 - Port aid, racetrack bills pass as General Assembly 2024 session ends Tue, 09 Apr 2024
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2977 - Why are Black teachers in Maryland leaving the classroom? Mon, 08 Apr 2024
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2976 - Mayis: Native American oral histories from Maryland's Eastern Shore Fri, 05 Apr 2024
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2975 - Stoop Stories: Hike of a lifetime! Fri, 05 Apr 2024
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2974 - Six months in, what does Baltimore's top cop have to show? Thu, 04 Apr 2024
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2973 - Shannon Sneed shares vision for City Council presidency Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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2972 - Local outreach to seafarers stuck in Port of Baltimore Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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2971 - Tom Perez says President Biden will work 'hand in glove' with state to respond to bridge collapse Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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2970 - Baltimore's The Family Tree and Center for Hope provide resources to keep kids safe Mon, 01 Apr 2024
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2969 - Marian House receives $2M from MacKenzie Scott. How does the shelter support at-risk women? Fri, 29 Mar 2024
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2968 - Stories from The Stoop: the silver lining of a startup fail Fri, 29 Mar 2024
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2967 - 'God be the bridge': Turner Station comes together for prayer in Baltimore Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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2966 - Maryland longshoremen's livelihoods at stake Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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2965 - The magic of the Appalachian Mountains, photographed with patience and care Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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2964 - Angela Crenshaw wants Maryland State Parks to be for everyone Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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2963 - Maryland Day events honor pre-settler history, focus on Indigenous people and arts Fri, 22 Mar 2024
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2962 - Stoop Stories: Best party ever! Fri, 22 Mar 2024
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2961 - Tax season is here. Do you know where to get trustworthy advice? Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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2960 - As controversial tax sales begin, could reforms protect struggling Maryland homeowners? Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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2959 - Little access to treatment for Maryland youth charged as adults Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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2958 - Coppin State wants to send more special educators to the classroom Tue, 19 Mar 2024
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2957 - NPR's Ayesha Rascoe on 'HBCU Made' and the Black college experience Tue, 19 Mar 2024
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2956 - Documenting an untold chapter of the Chesapeake Bay's Black history Mon, 18 Mar 2024
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2955 - A Chesapeake Bay oyster farmer reflects on Maryland's aquaculture industry Mon, 18 Mar 2024
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2954 - Stories from the Stoop: Tracy Akinade Fri, 15 Mar 2024
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2953 - Budding photographers capture Baltimore through their own lens Fri, 15 Mar 2024
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2952 - A new map offers clues about the beginning of the universe Thu, 14 Mar 2024
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2951 - Legislative update: MD lawmakers grapple with taxes, juvenile justice, health care Thu, 14 Mar 2024
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2950 - HopeWorks of Howard County helps survivors find power in art Wed, 13 Mar 2024
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2949 - How are 'red flag' laws used in Maryland? Wed, 13 Mar 2024
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2948 - A novel of historical fiction asks, who gets to be American? Tue, 12 Mar 2024