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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The kids missing the most amount of school may surprise you: kindergartners

In Livingston, Calif., elementary school principal Mayte Ramirez stands at her desk looking over a list of students who were absent today. It's a Monday, and it's longer than usual. RAMIREZ: Out of town, out of town, sick, tardy, sick per mom, sick per mom. TURNER: Ramirez then looks to see who among these kids is now chronically absent. That means they've missed 10% of the school year. She picks a kindergartener.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Treating Anxiety-Based School Refusal

Chronic absenteeism is rising, primarily due to mental health issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC attendance crisis proves the DOE and UFT don't care if kids learn

New York City's public school system struggles with chronic absenteeism, with systemic policies undermining student accountability and education.
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