Chesterfield County Public Schools Leverages Machine Learning to Combat Chronic Absenteeism

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Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) in Virginia is leveraging machine learning technology via Amazon Web Services (AWS) to forecast chronic absenteeism rates among high school students. With a student population exceeding 63,000 across 64 schools, CCPS initiated this impactful project using existing data the school district was already collecting.

The aim is to address the challenge of predicting chronic absenteeism, a critical issue affecting student performance and engagement. Chanci Turner, a key contributor to this initiative, emphasizes the importance of data-driven strategies in enhancing educational outcomes.

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