/attendance Attendance en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:40:33 GMT /leadership/opinion-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-chronic-absenteeism/2024/10 We studied the data from more than 1.5 million students. Here’s are some overlooked insights to boost attendance. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:40:33 GMT /leadership/opinion-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-chronic-absenteeism/2024/10 /events/webinar/creating-harmony-and-belonging-as-a-solution-to-chronic-absenteeism Join a webinar featuring strategies on addressing chronic absenteeism through building a sense of belonging. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:44:11 GMT /events/webinar/creating-harmony-and-belonging-as-a-solution-to-chronic-absenteeism /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 As someone who’s been deeply involved in the fight to reduce chronic absenteeism in the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, I’m pleased to share how our whole-community approach is bringing students back to the classroom and improving school culture. Chronic absenteeism has plagued schools across the nation, so this challenge isn’t unique to our district—which serves a diverse and growing student population in Las Vegas and its surrounding communities—but we are using some unique tools to address it. As a result we’re seeing a shift: our district has reduced chronic absenteeism by an estimated 9% in just one academic year. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:39:14 GMT /sponsor/national-university/how-clark-county-reduced-chronic-absenteeism-by-9 /leadership/are-schools-responsible-for-students-who-avoid-school-a-new-lawsuit-says-yes/2024/10 A class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:49:04 GMT /leadership/are-schools-responsible-for-students-who-avoid-school-a-new-lawsuit-says-yes/2024/10 /leadership/are-parents-giving-their-kids-too-many-mental-health-days/2024/10 69´«Ã½ and parents need to work together to encourage kids not to take too many mental health days, experts say. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:33:36 GMT /leadership/are-parents-giving-their-kids-too-many-mental-health-days/2024/10 /leadership/school-attendance-suffers-as-parent-attitudes-shift/2024/08 Parents are more relaxed about attendance than before the pandemic, district leaders said. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:58:07 GMT /leadership/school-attendance-suffers-as-parent-attitudes-shift/2024/08 /leadership/what-cdc-safety-data-reveal-about-school-absenteeism-in-charts/2024/08 New federal data show a rising number of students feel unsafe at school. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:34:46 GMT /leadership/what-cdc-safety-data-reveal-about-school-absenteeism-in-charts/2024/08 /events/webinar/getting-students-back-to-school-and-re-engaged-what-districts-can-do Dive into districtwide strategies that are moving the needle on the persistent problem of chronic absenteeism and sluggish student engagement. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:55:01 GMT /events/webinar/getting-students-back-to-school-and-re-engaged-what-districts-can-do /leadership/what-gets-in-the-way-of-students-feeling-a-sense-of-belonging-at-school/2024/07 When students feel connected to school, they’re more likely to attend and perform well academically. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:47:10 GMT /leadership/what-gets-in-the-way-of-students-feeling-a-sense-of-belonging-at-school/2024/07 /leadership/the-influential-allies-these-schools-are-enlisting-to-boost-attendance/2024/07 A newly formed group of school districts will rely on the help of their communities to craft absence-fighting strategies. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:12:24 GMT /leadership/the-influential-allies-these-schools-are-enlisting-to-boost-attendance/2024/07 /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 In one district, middle school esports clubs are helping to boost attendance and student engagement. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:30:20 GMT /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 /leadership/teachers-view-chronically-absent-students-less-favorably/2024/06 Teachers report poorer relationships and lower academic perceptions of chronically absent students, research finds. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:56:03 GMT /leadership/teachers-view-chronically-absent-students-less-favorably/2024/06 /leadership/whats-going-on-with-public-school-enrollment-all-the-big-questions-answered/2024/06 Districts across the country are contemplating a future with fewer students. What are the trends, and how did this happen? Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:54:25 GMT /leadership/whats-going-on-with-public-school-enrollment-all-the-big-questions-answered/2024/06 /leadership/5-things-schools-can-do-this-summer-to-improve-student-attendance-next-year/2024/06 69´«Ã½ can get a jump on student attendance during the school year by using data, leveraging summer programs, and connecting with families. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:17:15 GMT /leadership/5-things-schools-can-do-this-summer-to-improve-student-attendance-next-year/2024/06 /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 Leaders at this Florida high school have "learned to be flexible" to improve graduation rates. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:56 GMT /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 /leadership/how-to-get-summer-school-right-hint-its-not-just-about-academics/2024/06 A new study finds a blend of remedial and enrichment activities may improve summer programs' attendance and their effectiveness. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:16:14 GMT /leadership/how-to-get-summer-school-right-hint-its-not-just-about-academics/2024/06 /leadership/opinion-whats-behind-the-explosion-in-student-absenteeism/2024/06 Kids aren’t returning to school after COVID. What are the implications for policy and practice? Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-whats-behind-the-explosion-in-student-absenteeism/2024/06 /leadership/parents-call-chronic-absenteeism-a-problem-but-most-cant-define-it/2024/06 A new poll sheds light on parents' views on chronic absenteeism and acceptable reasons to miss school. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:50:41 GMT /leadership/parents-call-chronic-absenteeism-a-problem-but-most-cant-define-it/2024/06 /leadership/schools-successfully-fighting-chronic-absenteeism-have-this-in-common/2024/05 A White House summit homed in on chronic absenteeism and strategies to reduce it. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:18:18 GMT /leadership/schools-successfully-fighting-chronic-absenteeism-have-this-in-common/2024/05 /leadership/why-chronic-absenteeism-is-a-budget-problem-too/2024/05 Chronic absenteeism has serious academic consequences. It also comes with a price tag. Mon, 13 May 2024 20:08:03 GMT /leadership/why-chronic-absenteeism-is-a-budget-problem-too/2024/05 /leadership/how-these-district-leaders-turned-family-engagement-on-its-head/2024/05 Two Leaders to Learn From share insights on what family and community engagement entails. Fri, 10 May 2024 19:38:58 GMT /leadership/how-these-district-leaders-turned-family-engagement-on-its-head/2024/05 /leadership/opinion-how-we-can-fix-chronic-absenteeism/2024/04 Experts on school attendance lay out five steps to ramping up family and student engagement. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:48:52 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-we-can-fix-chronic-absenteeism/2024/04 /leadership/what-districts-with-the-worst-attendance-have-in-common/2024/04 Districts often lack a systemic approach to coping with the spike in chronic attendance problems, a Michigan study suggests. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:13:02 GMT /leadership/what-districts-with-the-worst-attendance-have-in-common/2024/04 /leadership/a-universal-prevention-measure-that-boosts-attendance-and-improves-behavior/2024/04 When students feel connected to school, attendance, behavior, and academic performance are better. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /leadership/a-universal-prevention-measure-that-boosts-attendance-and-improves-behavior/2024/04 /leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 69´«Ã½ turn to the principles of connectedness to guide their work on attendance and engagement. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-stop-saying-these-kids-dont-care-about-school/2024/04 This damaging myth creates a barrier between educators and students and fails to address the root causes of student disengagement. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:59:19 GMT /leadership/opinion-stop-saying-these-kids-dont-care-about-school/2024/04 /leadership/when-interventions-aim-at-relationships-academics-and-attendance-improve/2024/04 Connecting a student to adults—and peers—has been a missing link in early-warning systems. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:00:03 GMT /leadership/when-interventions-aim-at-relationships-academics-and-attendance-improve/2024/04 /leadership/how-in-school-tutoring-benefits-both-attendance-and-math-scores/2024/03 The connection between better test scores, tutoring, and attendance is bolstered by two new studies. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:42:00 GMT /leadership/how-in-school-tutoring-benefits-both-attendance-and-math-scores/2024/03 /leadership/chronic-absenteeism-is-a-crisis-do-parents-get-it/2024/03 Survey data suggests many parents of students with high rates of absences are not concerned. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:16:36 GMT /leadership/chronic-absenteeism-is-a-crisis-do-parents-get-it/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-how-bad-journalism-encourages-bad-education-research/2024/03 Favorable accounts of lackluster studies corrode the credibility of both researchers and reporters. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-bad-journalism-encourages-bad-education-research/2024/03