The Truancy Files: Hall Pass to Nowhere

A lack of confidence. Boredom. Too much responsibility. An unstable home. Never feeling like you fit in. Fear that follows you into the school day.

Different struggles. Same result: days out of school.

Truancy threatens to derail the futures of Amir, Alejo, Jessica, David, Kristina, and Daisy. Each has their own reason for not showing up. Amir is tired of feeling like the dumbest kid in class. Alejo is bored and disconnected from his lessons. Jessica helps care for her little brother. David’s...