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Bookmark or Share- Why School Absences Have ‘Exploded’ Almost EverywhereChronic absence is typically defined as missing at least 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days, for any reason. Increase in chronic absenteeism, 2019–23. By local child...
- Chronic absenteeism and the school attendance crisis, explained - VoxChronic absenteeism increases educational inequality since it has risen more among disadvantaged students, particularly those with disabilities and those from lower-income households.
- The Problem - Attendance WorksChronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions—can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school.
- Poll shows parents struggle to define chronic absenteeism in schools - NPRIn 2023, roughly 1 student out of 4 was chronically absent across the school year. The problem is aligned with historic drops in reading and math scores nationwide.
- Chronic Absenteeism Is Changing K-12 Education : 1A : NPRThe issue – known as chronic absenteeism – has doubled since before the pandemic. Now, more than 14 million kids are chronically absent, according to education advocacy nonprofit Attendance...
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