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a small or weak sign of something appearing normal. "________ of normalcy"
semblance
missing school very often over a long period of time. (adj + n)
chronic absenteeism
a big and serious problem with students not coming to school.
attendance crisis
an organization that does not try to make money for itself, but works to help others.
nonprofit
being absent (not at school) very often and regularly.
chronically absent
a very high-level manager in a company or organization. (not quite the president)
senior vice president
improvement in learning and schoolwork.
academic progress
schools in cities where many students come from poor families.
high-poverty urban schools
very bad, terrible.
atrocious
causing great harm, damage, or sadness.
devastating
saying where information or numbers come from.
citing
collected and put together.
compiled
short messages on TV or radio that give important advice or information to the public.
public service announcements
strongly advises or encourages someone to do something.
urges
a person who studies how people act and why they behave in certain ways.
behavioral scientist
usual rules and ideas about what people should do.
norms and expectations
