Keiron Darnley, a success mentor at A-Tech High School in Brooklyn, uses his past experiences of chronic absenteeism to connect with students at risk. Having graduated not long ago, Darnley understands their struggles and the importance of mentorship. His transformation was aided by counseling that ignited his worth for education. Darnley has seen notable shifts at A-Tech, particularly with a drop in chronic absenteeism from 49% to about 15% and an increase in female students, reflecting ongoing changes in the school's environment and culture.
The idea of going to school was like a fulfillment to make sure my parents don't have any issues, or that it's just a placeholder in my day.
After a school counselor's check-ins with Darnley fell flat, he connected Darnley with a colleague who changed his trajectory.
As the school, formerly known as Automotive, has been transforming in various ways, moving beyond car mechanics into digital design and business, its gender balance is slowly shifting.
At the end of Darnley's first year at A-Tech, the chronic absenteeism rate was 49%. This school year to date, it's about 15%.
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