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 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!Student Absenteeism Moving the Needle on Attendance: What’s Working NOWSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.See how family engagement is improving attendance, and how to put it to work in schools.Student Absenteeism The Low-Cost, Low-Lift Way These Districts Used to Reduce Student AbsencesDozens of districts tested this strategy as one component of their absenteeism-fighting strategy.Student Absenteeism What School Leaders Learned When They Talked to Families About AbsenteeismA district enlisted its community to find out why students were missing school and responded accordingly.Student Absenteeism Q&A This Educator Shows Why Family Trust Is Key to School AttendanceOverhauling family engagement helped Richmond, Va. public schools helped boost attendance. Here's how.Student Absenteeism 1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change ThatChronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.Student Absenteeism Webinar Breaking the Cycle: Future-Proofing Schools Against Chronic AbsenteeismSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Chronic absenteeism is a signal, not just data. Join us for a webinar on reimagining attendance with research & AI!Student Absenteeism Live Online Discussion A Seat at the Table: We Can’t Engage Students If They Aren’t Here: Strategies to Address the Absenteeism ConundrumAbsenteeism rates are growing fast. Join Peter DeWitt and experts to learn how to re-engage students & families.Student Absenteeism Lawmakers Want to Fix Student Absenteeism With Ice Cream Parties, Data, and MoreState lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills aiming to make school attendance a priority.Student Absenteeism Opinion An NFL Franchise Is Tackling Chronic Student Absenteeism. Here's HowAthletes understand why showing up every day to work matters. Can they persuade students?Student Absenteeism Download How Absences Affect Everyone in the Classroom (DOWNLOADABLE)Chronic absenteeism affects the whole classroom environment. Here's how.Student Absenteeism 3 Tips for Improving Student Attendance With Parents' HelpSchools must do more than engage students, they must engage parents as well, experts say. Here's how.Student Absenteeism Webinar Engaging Every Student: How to Address Absenteeism and Build BelongingGain valuable insights and practical solutions to address absenteeism and build a more welcoming and supportive school environment.