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.
Historic Convening in Indianapolis to Address Global Attendance Crisis
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.
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.
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.