Articles about "absenteeism"

The White House released a fact sheet following a summit this week highlighting ways for State and local leaders to reduce chronic absenteeism.  The fact sheet highlights action the U.S. Department of Education has already taken, as well as...

A Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education asked States to take action in targeting chronic absenteeism.  The letter notes that the number of students missing at least 10 percent of school days – about 18 days in a year –...