Positive school climate tied to better student attendance

Chicago middle and high schoolers with fewer absences had higher test scores, the University of Chicago Consortium on School ...
The Herald-Sun

Absenteeism is on the rise in the workplace. Here's how leaders can address it

When employees are unwell or juggling too much, elevated rates of absenteeism are one signal for organizations to look for. And that signal comes at a cost for organizations. The Centers for Disease ...
Chalkbeat on MSN

New state task force could help Newark Public Schools curb chronic absenteeism rates

A new state task force will examine the causes of chronic absenteeism and recommend strategies to improve student attendance.
The Connecticut Mirror

Chronic absenteeism down, but still high among some groups

About 27.2% of students with disabilities in Connecticut schools were chronically absent in 2023-24, according to the Department of Education. Overall, the state’s chronic absenteeism rate at all ...