Chronic absenteeism has reached alarming levels worldwide, with nearly 30% of U.S. students chronically absent during the 2021-22 school year—a staggering increase from pre-pandemic levels.
Cultivate a Schoolwide Culture of Attendance
All schools should have a welcoming and engaging school environment that emphasizes building relationships with families and stresses the importance of going to class every day.
Case Studies: Districts are Reducing Chronic Absence
As the rate of homelessness rises nationwide, school districts are struggling to ensure students experiencing homelessness attend school regularly despite their challenges.
Senate Bill 482 Introduced
Founder, researcher Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty has been pushing for better record keeping and classification of attendance and absenteeism and it’s becoming law in Indiana.