All posts tagged "student absenteeism"

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  From the Field

  I lived in a coat closet to stay in college

  Although new federal and state student homelessness support policies are needed, colleges must do more now.

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  From the Field

  Rebuilding attention, one page at a time

  As attention spans decline, we must create more engaging opportunities for children to work with physical reading and writing materials.

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  From the Field

  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.

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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.

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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.

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  The disengagement gap: Why student engagement isn’t what parents expect

  With chronic absenteeism still double pre-pandemic levels, student engagement across the country is faltering.

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  Long COVID for public schools: Chronic absenteeism before and after the pandemic

  Chronic absenteeism is likely public schools’ greatest post-pandemic challenge.