Student Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism hurts learning. Learn more about how districts are trying to get students to attend school more regularly
What the Research Says Schools Should Do About Chronic Absenteeism
Recent research and surveys shed some new light on America's chronic absenteeism problem.
- Student Absenteeism Webinar Attendance Isn't an Attendance ProblemSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Boost attendance by strengthening relationships, belonging, and support with practical strategies from Doug Fisher & Nancy Frey.
Student Absenteeism How to Get Past the Blame Game when Kids Refuse to Come to SchoolTackling school avoidance won’t be a one-person job, experts say.
Student Absenteeism A New Tool Can Predict Absenteeism—Before It's ChronicA researcher-made tool takes student data into account to predict the risk of chronic absences.
Student Absenteeism Chronic Absenteeism Is Linked to Slower Academic Recovery in Math, ReadingA new study adds to the evidence base suggesting attendance is a key to raising student achievement.
Student Absenteeism The Data Hiding in Plain Sight That Could Help Schools Fight Chronic AbsenteeismA granular look at attendance data could help schools fight mounting absences, a new report says.
Student Absenteeism What Makes Some Schools Better at Building Attendance? There's No Silver Bullet"Deep" family engagement to boost attendance is promising, but schools must address the problem holistically.
Student Absenteeism Immigrant Students Fear Enforcement and Stay Out of SchoolAn April working paper found that immigration enforcement increased absence rates.
Student Absenteeism The Lesson Schools Can Learn From Student-Athletes' Attendance DataA new study has some insights for schools as they struggle to cut chronic absenteeism.Student Absenteeism Webinar Turning Attendance Data Into Family ActionSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.
Student Absenteeism Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy ChangeThe timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.Student Absenteeism Webinar Removing Transportation and Attendance Barriers for Homeless YouthSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Join us to see how districts around the country are supporting vulnerable students, including those covered under the McKinney–Vento Act.
Student Absenteeism What Happens When a Shorter School Calendar Meets Chronic Absenteeism?Short academic years hinder efforts to catch up students, study finds.
Student Absenteeism Q&A Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader SaysProactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.
Student Absenteeism Opinion Progress on Absenteeism Is Stalling. What Can We Do About It?Recent attendance trends indicate that something fundamental about schooling has changed.
Student Absenteeism Absenteeism May Hurt Academics Long Before It Becomes 'Chronic'The 10% threshold for chronic absenteeism may be too high to predict academic risk, study says.
