Nightly Insights
Data-driven analysis for KIPP Delta school leaders, delivered every evening.
The Reckoning
A three-part examination of attendance data -- baseline, measurement, and cost.
The Cost of Goodbye
$2.48M Lost, 2,198 Students Gone
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The Phantom Present
How Untaken Attendance Creates an Illusion of Perfection
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The Attendance Pulse
102 Days, 4 Campuses, 1,083 Students
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Strong Monday Performance
95.4% Attendance, KBC Perfect Compliance
Monday wrapped up with solid regional performance at 95.4% attendance—well above typical Monday baselines—while KBC achieved perfect teacher compliance, a notable turnaround from recent struggles.
Promising Attendance Momentum
KBC Shines at 97%, Chronic Absence Drops Across Network
Region-wide attendance reached 95.6% yesterday, tracking strong for a Thursday, with encouraging drops in chronic absence rates at four of five schools compared to last week.
Chronic Absence Improvement
Region-Wide Drop of 1.7 Points
Chronic absenteeism showed notable improvement across the region, dropping 1.68 percentage points to 13.45% (141 students), with every building showing progress from last week's levels.
School Resumes Tomorrow
Light Staffing Ahead
School resumes tomorrow after the weekend, with minimal staffing disruptions expected across the region.
Week in Review
Chronic Absence Progress, KBC Compliance Needs Attention
Wrapping up the school week with some encouraging trends: chronic absence dropped across most buildings this week, with region-wide rates improving from 15.3% to 14.1%. However, KBC's teacher...
Bright Spot in Blytheville
KBC Reaches 97% Attendance Despite Regional Dip
While region-wide attendance dipped to 90.0% on this Thursday, KBC delivered an exceptional 97% attendance rate, showcasing what's possible when systems align effectively.
Critical Teacher Compliance Gap
KBC at 8%, DCHS at 45%
Teacher attendance compliance requires immediate attention, with KBC recording just 8% compliance yesterday (5 of 65 expected periods) and DCHS at 45% (45 of 100 periods). When compliance falls this...
Two Staff Departures Yesterday
Both Teaching Roles
Two teachers departed yesterday: Chason Traylor from DCHS and Michael Sharp from the region. With staffing already lean and winter quarter underway, these mid-year departures warrant attention from...
Two Teacher Departures Yesterday
Chason Traylor (DCHS) and Michael Sharp
Two teachers departed yesterday: Chason Traylor from DCHS and Michael Sharp, marking mid-year staffing changes during a typically stable period.
Jan 23 Week Review: Strong Attendance Week at 95.5%
Chronic Absence Improvements Across Region
Wrapping up a solid week with region-wide attendance holding at 95.5% and encouraging movement on chronic absence rates. Most notably, we've seen declines in chronic absenteeism at three of four...
DELA Teacher Compliance Drops to Zero
All 24 Teachers Missed Yesterday
DELA recorded 0% teacher attendance compliance yesterday, with all 24 teachers failing to take attendance in their expected twice-daily periods. This represents a complete breakdown in the elementary...
Evening Attendance Review
Strong Performance at 95.7%, KBC Compliance Remains Low
Wednesday's attendance landed at 95.7% region-wide, tracking well above baseline for mid-week performance. However, KBC's teacher attendance compliance dropped to 46%, marking the sixth consecutive...
Chronic Absence Trends
DCHS Leading at 17.9%, Strong Regional Performance Otherwise
Regional chronic absence patterns show concerning concentration at DCHS, where 39 of 218 students (17.9%) have fallen below 90% attendance, while other buildings maintain healthier rates between...
Welcome Back Tuesday
No Staff Absences Expected
School resumes tomorrow (Tuesday) after the MLK Day holiday. Staffing looks clean with no absences scheduled across the region.
Jan 16 Week Review: Chronic Absence Improvements Across All Schools
See You Tuesday Evening
As we wrap up the week before MLK Day, there's positive movement on chronic absenteeism region-wide. All schools showed improvement in their chronic absence rates compared to last week, with...
Evening Attendance Patterns
Strong Thursday Performance, Friday Staffing Preview
Region-wide attendance reached 95.6% today, consistent with mid-week performance and reflecting stable operations heading into Friday.