Parents call for an end to school term-time holiday finesSchool term-time holiday absence fines in England have increased significantly, raising concerns about their impact on families.There is a growing movement for reforming the punitive policies surrounding school absences.
Will I get fined or prosecuted if I take my child out of school in England?New laws impose stricter fines for poor school attendance in England, affecting parents who take children out of school without authorization.
Parents call for an end to school term-time holiday finesSchool term-time holiday absence fines in England have increased significantly, raising concerns about their impact on families.There is a growing movement for reforming the punitive policies surrounding school absences.
Will I get fined or prosecuted if I take my child out of school in England?New laws impose stricter fines for poor school attendance in England, affecting parents who take children out of school without authorization.
Teachers, administrators caught in crosshairs of immigration crackdownMisinformation about ICE raids in schools has increased anxiety among communities, impacting attendance and support for students.
OUSD doesn't offer school buses for most students. Elementary schools are seeing the consequencesTransportation barriers significantly impact student attendance at Emerson Elementary.Families often struggle to cover transportation costs, impacting their children's schooling.
Bridget Phillipson warns parents against casual attitude' to school attendanceEmphasis on consistent school attendance by parents amid declining rates post-pandemic.
The Guardian view on Bridget Phillipson's sound advice: schools should focus on belonging | EditorialSchools need to shift focus from exam results to fostering student belonging and supportive relationships.
Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England next monthHigher fines for parents of children with unauthorized school absences aim to improve attendance rates in England.
Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from todayFines for parents of children with unauthorized absences in England are increasing to improve school attendance.
Teachers, administrators caught in crosshairs of immigration crackdownMisinformation about ICE raids in schools has increased anxiety among communities, impacting attendance and support for students.
OUSD doesn't offer school buses for most students. Elementary schools are seeing the consequencesTransportation barriers significantly impact student attendance at Emerson Elementary.Families often struggle to cover transportation costs, impacting their children's schooling.
Bridget Phillipson warns parents against casual attitude' to school attendanceEmphasis on consistent school attendance by parents amid declining rates post-pandemic.
The Guardian view on Bridget Phillipson's sound advice: schools should focus on belonging | EditorialSchools need to shift focus from exam results to fostering student belonging and supportive relationships.
Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England next monthHigher fines for parents of children with unauthorized school absences aim to improve attendance rates in England.
Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from todayFines for parents of children with unauthorized absences in England are increasing to improve school attendance.
Self-professed 'bad mum' argues Disney holiday is 'educational' as she is finedTaking children out of school for holidays can lead to legal repercussions for parents.
Bromley mum with mental health issues slapped with fine after child missed schoolA mother was fined for her child's prolonged school absence of over seven months, highlighting the legal obligations of parents regarding education.
Self-professed 'bad mum' argues Disney holiday is 'educational' as she is finedTaking children out of school for holidays can lead to legal repercussions for parents.
Bromley mum with mental health issues slapped with fine after child missed schoolA mother was fined for her child's prolonged school absence of over seven months, highlighting the legal obligations of parents regarding education.
Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemicTommy Betom, a Native American student, shows improved attendance due to family and school support, amidst broader chronic absenteeism concerns.
1.45 million California students are chronically absent. Can recess and cash get them back?Chronic absenteeism remains a critical issue in schools, especially among low-income families, even as some rates show improvement post-pandemic.
Battling student absenteeism with grandmas, vans and a lot of loveFamilies in Pittsburgh Arlington receive wake-up calls and free van rides for students' school attendance.Chronic absenteeism rates in the Pittsburgh Public Schools are high, impacting students' academic success.
Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemicTommy Betom, a Native American student, shows improved attendance due to family and school support, amidst broader chronic absenteeism concerns.
1.45 million California students are chronically absent. Can recess and cash get them back?Chronic absenteeism remains a critical issue in schools, especially among low-income families, even as some rates show improvement post-pandemic.
Battling student absenteeism with grandmas, vans and a lot of loveFamilies in Pittsburgh Arlington receive wake-up calls and free van rides for students' school attendance.Chronic absenteeism rates in the Pittsburgh Public Schools are high, impacting students' academic success.
Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess - and a little cash?Medford High improved student attendance by offering organized sports at lunch as a reward for attending all classes, highlighting effective engagement strategies.
Oregon school attendance inches up and ninth graders on track to graduate, new data revealsOregon students are showing increased school attendance following pandemic declines, with significant improvements especially among elementary school students.
Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess - and a little cash?Medford High improved student attendance by offering organized sports at lunch as a reward for attending all classes, highlighting effective engagement strategies.
Oregon school attendance inches up and ninth graders on track to graduate, new data revealsOregon students are showing increased school attendance following pandemic declines, with significant improvements especially among elementary school students.
Pupils may be missing school on Fridays as parents 'try to beat holiday traffic'Parents may be causing their children to miss school on Fridays to avoid bank holiday traffic or elongate their vacations.
'I couldn't believe it, I kept asking are these my results?' Three pupils achieve eight H1s in Leaving CertConsistent school attendance and heeding teachers' advice are crucial for achieving top academic results.
School absences are a sign the curriculum could be failing children | LettersMental health plays a significant role in school attendance.The national curriculum and school pressures can contribute to student absences.
Kids missing more school since pandemic, CBC analysis finds | CBC NewsExclusive data compiled by CBC News shows a significant increase in students missing school post-pandemic.Reasons for increased student absences include illness, bullying, and lack of support services, varying by district and school.
Parents face higher fines for taking children out of school in crackdown on absencesParents in England face higher fines for unauthorized absences to improve school attendance post-pandemic.New measures include fines starting at 80 pounds, aimed at addressing the nearly 400,000 penalty notices issued in 2022-23.