by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Across the United States, chronic absenteeism (defined as missing ten or more days per school year) among K-12 students is at an all-time high. Studies show that students’ reasons for chronic absenteeism tend to fit into four categories: External factors like having... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
One of the reasons why chronic absenteeism is on the rise may be confusion about attendance policies. After strict health guidelines imposed during the pandemic, families may be unsure about when it is acceptable to send their child to school, and when it is best to... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, ELL, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
English language learners (ELLs) have seen some of the most dramatic jumps in chronic absenteeism in the country. While pre-pandemic, ELLs accounted for about 10% of chronic absenteeism, post-pandemic, that rate has risen to around 40%. This trend is particularly... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Studies show that students with disabilities are about 1.5 times more likely to be chronically absent than their non-disabled peers. While some of this may be due to physical issues like chronic illness, the full story is much more complicated than this. Students with... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Post pandemic, across the nation, chronic absenteeism has reached unprecedented levels. As schools hone their approaches to improving attendance, here are a few fundamentals to keep in mind: Treat attendance with curiosity, not punishment. Studies show that... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
According to a recent article in EdWeek, schools and districts that have successfully addressed chronic absenteeism have at least one thing in common: they collaborate with community partners to keep kids in school. Although schools were established as educational...
