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Unlikely Ed Allies Join Forces to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half by 2029
‘All hands on deck’: AEI, Ed Trust and Attendance Works stake out a bold goal in the face of the pandemic’s most persistent problem.
Absenteeism, Trauma Rates Root of Academic Crisis
‘Astonishing’ 50-state report spotlights social, health and economic factors driving country’s literacy and math crises, urging investments in family engagement.
Empty Classrooms
The persistent issue of school absenteeism in the U.S., with chronic absence rates remaining high post-pandemic. Explore various reasons for this trend, including illness, mental health, and a shift in the value of education.
Long COVID for Public Schools: Chronic Absenteeism Before and After the Pandemic
This article analyzes the aftermath of the pandemic on public schools. Since the pandemic, there has been a significant rise in chronic absenteeism, impacting various student demographics and posing as a formidable obstacle when addressing learning setbacks.
School Absenteeism Has Become a Big Problem. But We Can Do Something About It.
The article highlights the alarming rise of chronic absenteeism in schools nationwide, exacerbated by pandemic-era disruptions, emphasizing the need for schools to reset attendance expectations, engage families, and implement policies that prioritize regular student attendance to mitigate learning loss and foster a supportive learning environment.