New data suggests that Arlington Public Schools is making progress on lowering the rate of students being chronically absent ...

That’s a core question educators still haven’t answered.

CHICAGO -- Even in the freezing air, Romian Crockett stood outside Chalmers STEAM Elementary with a boombox blaring ’90s music. Swaying to the beat, the principal hugged or high-fived each student who ...

After a summer spent out of school, it’s time for students to return to the classroom. But for some students, showing up to school is a daily challenge. How are we measuring student attendance in ...

Chronic absenteeism is an issue affecting schools all across Colorado. In the 2024-2025 school year, more than a quarter of students (28.4%) were chronically absent. That issue is even more prevalent ...

While most schools deem students chronically absent after they miss at least 10% of school days, poor attendance habits may affect academic achievement well before they reach that threshold, a new ...

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Unified School District officials reported significant progress Tuesday in their efforts to prioritize student wellness, with chronic absenteeism projected to decline by 2.7% and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The effects of chronic absenteeism, when students miss at least 10% of the school year, are many — from falling behind grade level ...

MOSS POINT, Miss. (RHCJC) — In his Moss Point School District office, Superintendent Christopher Williams reflected on the Mississippi’s latest chronic absenteeism report, which shows 44% of his ...