“The transition back to school for the 2020-21 school year will be one like no other in recent history. Education may occur in classrooms, virtually or as a combination. School transitions in and out of classrooms may occur more than once.”
Category: Indicators & Predictors of Absenteeism
Aug 02
Showing up matters!
This year more than ever before, there is a great need to invest in the transition back to school for both students and families. Every student and family experienced some level of stress, while others have experienced deep trauma from family illness, death and loss of income. During the 2020-2021 school year, education may occur in classrooms, virtually or as a combination. School transitions in and out of classrooms may occur more than once. New research shows that many students could begin the new school year significantly behind in their academic learning. As protests over racism demonstrate, our public institutions, including schools have not adequately addressed the systemic barriers that limit access and equitable opportunities.
Jun 13
Attendance Playbook: Smart Strategies for reducing chronic absenteeism in the Covid Era from Attendance Works
“Over the past decade, a growing body of knowledge of what works to improve attendance for groups of students with disproportionately high rates of chronic absence has emerged due to the hard work of a practitioners and researchers across the country. With nearly eight million students chronically absent nationwide, we can’t afford to waste time and resources doing business as usual. Our students and families deserve better.”
Jun 05
Racism’s harmful impacts evident in graduation rates, homelessness and chronic absenteeism
“speak out against systemic and structural racism, and to work for racial justice and equity across systems. This means listening and learning with humility. It means speaking out in solidarity, not only in this present moment, but each and every day. “
May 09
Many students who were chronically absent when school was in are vulnerable to loss of learning when school is closed due to COVID-19
Narrowing the equity gap includes:
examining access to digital devices
English language learners need documents available in multiple languages
teachers need support to conduct distance learning and connections with students
Apr 27
Chronic absenteeism in the time of coronavirus
“Missing school takes a toll on academic achievement, especially for disadvantaged students.”
Apr 23
When students drop out of online learning amid the pandemic, teachers worry they may never come back
“Many teachers … are doing their best to maintain relationships from afar with students who depended on seeing them every morning. “
Apr 21
Hundreds of thousands of students haven’t logged on, reports say
“How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with? Our kids are everywhere.”
Mar 23
When schools close, the safety and well being of students is affected, particularly those who are homeless
“For children and youth experiencing homelessness, early childhood settings and school may be the only source of food, education, health and mental health services, caring adults, and a safe place to be during the day. “
