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Education Opinion Sweetening the Pot To Discourage Teacher Absenteeism
Employees of a manufacturing plant in Freeport, Tex., were recently enticed to lose weight by participating in a contest devised by the company's nurse. Those workers who met the eligibility requirement--the loss of more than five pounds--participated in a drawing for a total of 11 prizes, including a day off with pay, fishing trips, and movie tickets. Of the 686 employees who signed up, 176 met the goal, shedding a collective ton of fat in the process.
Nicholas P. Criscuolo, January 23, 1985
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Student Well-Being Opinion What's Behind the Explosion in Student Absenteeism?
Kids aren’t returning to school after COVID. What are the implications for policy and practice?
Rick Hess, June 11, 2024
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Illustration of empty school desks with scissors cutting 100 dollar bill.
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Budget & Finance Why Chronic Absenteeism Is a Budget Problem, Too
Chronic absenteeism has serious academic consequences. It also comes with a price tag.
Mark Lieberman, May 13, 2024
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Education Opinion Absenteeism High in D.C Headstart Programs
More than 25 percent of students who were enrolled at D.C.'s Public Schools Head Start programs were chronically absent last year, according to reports released this week by the Urban Institute. This means that students missed at least 10 percent of school days -- the equivalent of at least a month.
Matthew Lynch, January 30, 2015
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Education Letter to the Editor Consider School Air Quality in Absentee Rates
To the Editor:
Regarding your articles about absenteeism, including “Early Grades Are New Front in Absenteeism Wars,” (Oct. 20, 2010), the healthfulness and safety of the facilities themselves should also be considered when looking for reasons why students aren’t in school.
January 11, 2011
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Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA Highlights Absenteeism as a Key Challenge for Schools
Reporting mandates, new leeway in using federal aid, and the chance to make student absenteeism a school-quality indicator all raise the issue's policy profile.
December 30, 2016
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School & District Management Download 3 Tips to Combat Chronic Absenteeism (Downloadable)
Improving attendance can hinge on student connections, more deliberately enlisting teachers' help, and employing empathy.
Caitlynn Peetz & Laura Baker, October 31, 2023
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School & District Management NAEP: Student Absenteeism Hampers Test Scores
Background data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress add to the growing pile of evidence that student absenteeism can hamstring a district's performance on the test dubbed the "Nation's Report Card."
Sarah D. Sparks, March 5, 2013
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School & District Management Illinois Task Force Studies Chicago Absenteeism
A state task force studies potential solutions for Chicago's chronic truancy issues.
Denisa R. Superville, August 4, 2014
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A young student is sitting at the desk in the classroom and looking worried at the test. The students around him are absent.
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School & District Management Opinion How We Can Fix Chronic Absenteeism
Experts on school attendance lay out five steps to ramping up family and student engagement.
Hedy N. Chang & Catherine M. Cooney, April 30, 2024
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Teaching Opinion Responding to Absenteeism During the Coronavirus Pandemic & Beyond
Four educators share strategies for responding to absenteeism - whether from remote learning or from the physical school. They include a reduced emphasis on negative consequences and a renewed focus on relationship-building.
Larry Ferlazzo, April 13, 2020
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School & District Management 3 Steps to Drive Down Chronic Absenteeism
A consultant emphasizes that students and families need to feel a connection with school.
Caitlynn Peetz, October 16, 2023
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8 min read
Education Opinion The Damage Done by Data-Driven Absenteeism Accountability
John Thompson continues his week of guest blogging by sharing more anecdotes about the downsides of data-driven accountability. Today, he writes about the consequences of holding schools accountable for attendance and graduation rates.
Guest Blogger, February 22, 2018
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School & District Management Opinion How My School Is Fighting the Surge in Chronic Absenteeism
The pandemic has left more and more students disengaged from school. Culturally responsive school leadership can help.
Darin A. Thompson, April 20, 2022
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4 min read
Scattered school desks seen from above, some with red x's on them signifying absences.
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Student Well-Being Opinion 3 Things You Need to Know About Absenteeism
We studied the data from more than 1.5 million students. Here’s are some overlooked insights to boost attendance.
Todd Rogers, Emily Bailard & Mikia Manley, October 31, 2024
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An empty elementary school classroom is seen on Aug. 17, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York. Nationwide, students have been absent at record rates since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures. More than a quarter of students missed at least 10% of the 2021-22 school year.
An empty elementary school classroom is seen on Aug. 17, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York. A White House summit on May 15, 2024, brought attention to elevated chronic absenteeism and strategies districts have used to fight it.
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School & District Management Schools Successfully Fighting Chronic Absenteeism Have This in Common
A White House summit homed in on chronic absenteeism and strategies to reduce it.
Caitlynn Peetz, May 15, 2024
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School & District Management Letter to the Editor Kudos to White House for Tackling Students' Chronic Absenteeism
To the Editor:
With their just-announced Every Student, Every Day initiative, the U.S. departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Justice are making a concerted effort—led by the White House—to cut chronic absenteeism by at least 10 percent a year.
November 3, 2015
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States Absenteeism Data Is Inconsistent Across States. But It's Improving
Chronic absenteeism remains high. States need to consistently define and track student attendance, a new report says.
Evie Blad, June 14, 2023
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School Climate & Safety Opinion Teacher Absenteeism: 6 Questions Help Address Cause
Ignoring chronic absenteeism as out of reach is a foolish stance although addressing it may call for some courage and preparation for backlash.
Jill Berkowicz & Ann Myers, November 1, 2016
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Families & the Community Chronic Absenteeism Is a Crisis. Do Parents Get It?
Survey data suggests many parents of students with high rates of absences are not concerned.
Evie Blad, March 29, 2024
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