The Kids Aren't In School: Absenteeism in Las Vegas

Kids miss school for different reasons, but economics - especially poverty - is a major contributor. Once again, this isn't just a school issue. It's a community issue, say our guests. But Nevada is just starting to talk about solving the problem.

We talked to two principals - Jim Kuzma of Ranch High School and Kim Basham from Robert Taylor Elementary School - who have worked to lower their absenteeism rates. We also talked to Western High School Nurse Tina Miller about the reasons kids don't come to school, and Nevada Board of Education board member Felicia Ortiz.