Student Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism hurts learning. Learn more about 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 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.Student Absenteeism Whitepaper The Chronic Absenteeism Today GuideSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Address the root causes of chronic absenteeism, boost student success, and build belonging across campus with the Chronic Absenteeism Tod...
Student Absenteeism The Surprising Factor That Makes Absenteeism Interventions More SuccessfulSchools are communicating more with parents about their kids' attendance. When they do it matters.
Student Absenteeism Should Kids Miss School for Vacation? Parents Say Yes, Teachers Aren't So SureParents seem increasingly comfortable pulling their children out of school for vacations, educators say.
Student Absenteeism A Guide to Building a School Calendar That Maximizes AttendanceDistricts strategically schedule long weekends, work days, and spirit weeks to help boost attendance.Student Absenteeism Webinar Boosting Attendance: What Are Schools Doing to Cut Chronic Absenteeism?Chronic absenteeism still plagues schools. Learn the real impacts and proven strategies districts use to boost attendance.
Student Absenteeism Should Parents Face Criminal Penalties for Their Children's Poor Attendance?Schools shift from a punitive approach with penalties for truancy to a greater emphasis on prevention.Student Absenteeism Webinar Jefferson County Leads the Way in Student AttendanceSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Hear how PowerSchool Attendance Intervention gave Jefferson County insight into attendance patterns, improved documentation, and more.
Student Absenteeism 3 Ways to Get Students to Care About Chronic AbsenteeismA quarter of students said missing three weeks of school wasn't a problem in a new survey.
Student Absenteeism Is Missing 3 Weeks of School a Problem? A Quarter of Students Say NoDistrict leaders say cutting absences is among their most pressing challenges. Many students don't think it's such a big deal.Student Absenteeism Webinar Rethinking Attendance: Leadership Strategies with AI and Student DataSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Move beyond myths & use data/AI to boost student engagement.Student Absenteeism Spotlight Spotlight on Chronic AbsenteeismThis Spotlight will help you learn about innovative and cost-effective strategies for tackling chronic absenteeism.
Student Absenteeism Quiz: What Are the Best Ways to Fight Chronic Absenteeism?What does the research say about fighting absenteeism? What gets in the way of students attending school? Quiz yourself!
