Attendance
Education news, analysis, and opinion on the importance of going to school regularly and the effects of truancy or chronic absences on learning
School Climate & Safety
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Engaging Every Student: How to Address Absenteeism and Build Belonging
Gain valuable insights and practical solutions to address absenteeism and build a more welcoming and supportive school environment.
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School Climate & Safety
Leader To Learn From
One Leader鈥檚 Plan to Cut Chronic Absenteeism鈥擮ne Student at a Time
Naomi Tolentino helps educators in Kansas City, Kan., support strong school attendance.
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
What a 'Positive, Proactive Approach' to Chronic Absenteeism Looks Like
A Kansas City, Kan., leader explains how her district shifted its approach to chronic absenteeism.
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Learn how AI can help your district improve student attendance and boost academic outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
Q&A
Graduation Rates Might Get Worse Before They Get Better
Schools must make a convincing case for why students should show up, Robert Balfanz says.
School & District Management
The 3 Reasons Why Students Lose the Most Instructional Time
States vary widely in how much instructional time they require, creating disparities that are only exacerbated by common interruptions.
Teaching Profession
What the Research Says
The More Students Miss Class, the Worse Teachers Feel About Their Jobs
Missing kids take a toll on teachers' morale, new research says. Here's how educators can cope with absenteeism.
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Student Well-Being
Opinion
3 Things You Need to Know About Absenteeism
We studied the data from more than 1.5 million students. Here鈥檚 are some overlooked insights to boost attendance.
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As someone who鈥檚 been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District () in Nevada, I鈥檓 pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn鈥檛 unique to our district鈥攚hich serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities鈥攂ut we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we鈥檙e seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year.
Student Well-Being
Are Schools Responsible for Students Who Avoid School? A New Lawsuit Says Yes
A class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant.
Student Well-Being
Are Parents Giving Their Kids Too Many Mental Health Days?
Schools and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say.