Attendance
Education news, analysis, and opinion on the importance of going to school regularly and the effects of truancy or chronic absences on learning
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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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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.
Families & the Community
School Attendance Suffers as Parent Attitudes Shift
Parents are more relaxed about attendance than before the pandemic, district leaders said.
School Climate & Safety
Infographic
What CDC Safety Data Reveal About School Absenteeism, in Charts
New federal data show a rising number of students feel unsafe at school.
School & District Management
Webinar
Getting Students Back to School and Re-engaged: What Districts Can Do鈥�
Dive into districtwide strategies that are moving the needle on the persistent problem of chronic absenteeism and sluggish student engagement.
School Climate & Safety
What Gets in the Way of Students Feeling a Sense of Belonging at School
When students feel connected to school, they鈥檙e more likely to attend and perform well academically.