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Punish parents of truants? It simply won’t work

Territory-based specialist in remote education and training, social researcher Dr John Guenther says making school the place that kids want to be is the best way to boost attendance. (Supplied)
Glenn Morrison

Truancy among Aboriginal youngsters is perhaps Alice Springs’ most pressing social issue, a key driver of homelessness and crime. While […]

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