A coalition comprising the American Enterprise Institute, The Education Trust, and Attendance Works has launched a campaign to halve chronic absenteeism rates in schools by the 2026-27 school year. This initiative aims to reverse the pandemic-induced doubling of absenteeism rates, which has exacerbated educational challenges across all student demographics and states. The coalition emphasizes the urgency of addressing chronic absenteeism as a key to mitigating pandemic learning loss and improving overall educational outcomes. They advocate for tailored local strategies and highlight successful approaches from states like Rhode Island, which saw a significant reduction in absenteeism through community engagement and targeted interventions.
Bipartisan Coalition Issues Call to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half as Kids Continue to Miss School
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