chronic absenteeism Archives

To fix student chronic absenteeism schools ust support families first_feature: Young teacher having meeting with parent of schoolboy, they sitting at table and talking together after lessons

To fix student absenteeism, schools must support families first

With chronic absenteeism still 50% above pre-pandemic levels, schools are using ineffective punitive or reward-based strategies instead of family supports.

Joy, partnership and play create belonging and increase attendance_feature: recess, group of very happy children playing game with yellow ball

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From the Field

Joy, partnership and play create belonging and increase attendance

We must ensure kids are experiencing high-quality recess and a school climate that makes them want to attend every day.

From chronic absence to chosen presence: chronic absenteeism, Classroom with light wood desks and bright blue chairs and no students

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Opinion

From chronic absence to chosen presence: The case for new measures, especially for high schoolers

Looking at what motivates students to attend when they don’t have to could be the secret to helping communities reduce chronic absenteeism.

What back to school season reveals about foster youth, attendance crisis: male student sits outside school alone with backpack on bench beside him

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From the Field

What back-to-school season reveals about youth in foster care — and the attendance crisis

Foster youth miss school, repeat grades and drop out more compared to their peers.

Student reengagement: Black ink sketch of five teens in winter jackets stand in front of brick wall

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► Reports

Helping young people reconnect with school: Effective program features and practices for reengaging young adults

A report shares findings from a study of two district-run student reengagement programs.

Reduce chronic absenteeism: Classroom with light wood desks and bright blue chairs and no students

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Grants

Grants to address K-12 chronic absenteeism and student housing insecurity

GRANT FOCUS: Chronic Absenteeism, Youth Homelessness/Housing Insecurity, K-12 Learning/Education | Amount: $25,000 - $100,000 | Deadline: Apr. 9, 2025