Attendance
Education news, analysis, and opinion on the importance of going to school regularly and the effects of truancy or chronic absences on learning
School & District Management
Live Online Discussion
A Seat at the Table: We Can’t Engage Students If They Aren’t Here: Strategies to Address the Absenteeism Conundrum
Absenteeism rates are growing fast. Join Peter DeWitt and experts to learn how to re-engage students & families.
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School & District Management
Infographic
9 Charts That Show the Lasting Effects of COVID on Schools
Key data on some of the move consequential changes, five years later.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
An NFL Franchise Is Tackling Chronic Student Absenteeism. Here's How
Athletes understand why showing up every day to work matters. Can they persuade students?
Teaching Profession
Teaching in 2025: ‘Every Day Is a Crazy Day. It’s Fine.’
The profession is changing, and it's more challenging than ever. Resilient teachers are adapting. But at what cost?
Student Well-Being
Download
How Absences Affect Everyone in the Classroom (DOWNLOADABLE)
Chronic absenteeism affects the whole classroom environment. Here's how.
Families & the Community
3 Tips for Improving Student Attendance With Parents' Help
Schools must do more than engage students, they must engage parents as well, experts say. Here's how.
School Climate & Safety
Webinar
Engaging Every Student: How to Address Absenteeism and Build Belonging
Gain valuable insights and practical solutions to address absenteeism and build a more welcoming and supportive school environment.
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School Climate & Safety
Leader To Learn From
One Leader’s Plan to Cut Chronic Absenteeism—One Student at a Time
Naomi Tolentino helps educators in Kansas City, Kan., support strong school attendance.
School Climate & Safety
Q&A
What a 'Positive, Proactive Approach' to Chronic Absenteeism Looks Like
A Kansas City, Kan., leader explains how her district shifted its approach to chronic absenteeism.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Q&A
Graduation Rates Might Get Worse Before They Get Better
Schools must make a convincing case for why students should show up, Robert Balfanz says.
School & District Management
The 3 Reasons Why Students Lose the Most Instructional Time
States vary widely in how much instructional time they require, creating disparities that are only exacerbated by common interruptions.
