A majority of American parents see chronic absenteeism as a “major problem,” but only about a third can correctly define it. Those are the findings of an NPR/Ipsos poll released June 6, which reveal ...

As school districts rush to address a recent surge in chronic absenteeism, states have improved efforts to track and report on it . But many still lack clear definitions that would help to insure ...

Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) is one of the bill's co-authors. She said SB 1201 is a step in the right direction in tackling chronic absenteeism. The Indiana House advanced a measure this week ...

As the school year comes to a close, one problem is plaguing educators across the country: chronic absenteeism. In 2023, roughly 1 student out of 4 was chronically absent across the school year. The ...

Experts are sounding the alarm on chronic absenteeism and the serious obstacles it represents for U.S. students, but not only do most parents not consider it a high priority, they struggle to specify ...