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There are a number of young people navigating circumstances that prevent them from being present each day. This could include familial responsibilities, food insecurity, transportation challenges and distance to school. A combination

Students who are chronically absent are at serious risk of falling behind in school. Chronic absenteeism happens at every grade level but the highest rates are in high school. Students who are

Technology provides today’s students, known as the iGeneration, a platform to learn almost anything they want. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it’s tough to compete for their attention. So,

More than 7 million students nationwide miss 15 or more school days per year. Whether students are late because of their own habits or for reasons beyond their control, they lose learning

A school is like the body: it has many different parts that help it function. Chronic absenteeism is one disease that impacts the school’s system and student success. In order to attack

Many schools are experiencing chronic absenteeism. Research shows that 7.5 million students are missing at least 10% of the school year, excused and unexcused. Chronic absenteeism is a strong predictor of low