The Severity of Student Absenteeism, and Its Impact on K-12 Budgets
12:35 - 1:00
Many school district leaders have found that parent and student attitudes toward attendance have changed dramatically – and for the worse – since the pandemic. Declines in daily attendance have implications not only for student performance and well-being, but also for school finance. We look at what is known about the depth of chronic absenteeism, what it means for K-12 budgets, and what solutions – such as early warning systems, tech-based outreach to parents, and social-emotional support for students, education companies can offer.
