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education1 year ago

Chronic Absenteeism Surges Above 40% in Some States

Chronic absenteeism has surged to over 40% in some states, with many students missing 15 or more days of school. Despite this, a new NPR/Ipsos poll reveals that parents do not yet see the urgency of the issue. Experts attribute the rise to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to norm erosion and a decrease in the perceived value of regular school attendance. Efforts to address the problem include outreach and identifying the reasons behind student absences.

via NPR|
#chronic-absenteeism#covid-19#education
education2 years ago

Top Alabama Schools Earn 'A' Ranking on 2023 Report Cards

More than 700 public schools in Alabama improved their overall scores on the state's school report cards, with a higher number of schools receiving A's and B's compared to last year. However, there was also an increase in the number of schools receiving F's. Four schools achieved a perfect score of 100, while twelve school districts had all schools earning A's. Two virtual schools showed significant improvement, and public charter schools generally had low grades. The report cards assess factors such as academic achievement, growth, graduation rates, college- and career-readiness, and chronic absenteeism.

via AL.com|
#academic-achievement#alabama-schools#chronic-absenteeism
education2 years ago

"Maryland School Report Card 2023: Baltimore's Best Schools Revealed"

Maryland's School Report Card for 2023 reveals that only one middle school and 10 high schools in the Baltimore area received a five-star rating, indicating that five-star ratings were harder to come by this year. The pandemic-related issue of chronic absenteeism affected school ratings, prompting the Maryland State Department of Education to temporarily change its rating formula. Howard County had the highest proportion of five-star schools, but the number decreased compared to the previous year.

via The Baltimore Banner|
#academic-achievement#chronic-absenteeism#education
education2 years ago

Decline in Five-Star Schools Revealed in Baltimore's Top Districts

The latest Maryland School Report Card reveals a significant drop in the number of five-star schools in three of the highest-performing districts in the Baltimore area. While Baltimore City saw an increase in the number of five-star schools, Baltimore County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Carroll County all experienced declines. The Department of Education attributes the decline in scores to chronic absenteeism, which was scored differently last year due to the pandemic. However, the number of one-star schools in the state decreased, indicating some improvement.

via Fox Baltimore|
#baltimore-city#chronic-absenteeism#education
education2 years ago

Alarming Increase in Student Absences Threatens Education

The pandemic has led to a significant increase in student absenteeism, with nearly 70% of high-poverty schools experiencing chronic absenteeism in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 25% before the pandemic. Even in affluent schools, chronic absenteeism rose to 14% from 3%. Preliminary data from the 2022-23 school year suggests a slight improvement, but rates of chronic absenteeism remain high in some states. Widespread absenteeism hampers students' ability to catch up academically and affects school culture. The challenge for schools is to establish new attendance norms and address the underlying reasons for student non-attendance, such as disrupted relationships, academic setbacks, family instability, and increased student anxiety.

via The New York Times|
#academic-achievement#chronic-absenteeism#education
education2 years ago

Oregon's Education Crisis: Worsening Attendance and Declining College Enrollment

More than 38% of Oregon students were chronically absent, missing at least three weeks of school in the 2022-2023 academic year, a higher rate than the previous year. Approximately 200,000 students were affected, putting them at risk of falling behind academically and not graduating. The problem was widespread across different types of schools, from wealthy suburban high schools to rural elementary schools. Oregon's chronic absenteeism rate worsened by 2 percentage points, while other states showed improvements. The pandemic's lingering effects, coupled with the absence of social support programs, were cited as contributing factors. Efforts to combat absenteeism include improving communication with parents and addressing the root causes of the issue.

via OregonLive|
#chronic-absenteeism#education#education-crisis
education2 years ago

Youngkin's Comprehensive Strategy to Improve Student Test Scores and Reduce Absenteeism in Virginia

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a plan to address the decline in student test scores and chronic absenteeism. The plan includes an intensive tutoring program, expanding the Virginia Literacy Act to hire reading specialists, and launching a task force to reduce chronic absenteeism. The recently released Standards of Learning (SOL) test scores showed that students are still struggling to recover from the impact of pandemic school closures. The plan, called "ALL IN VA," will allocate $418 million for learning loss recovery, with 70% of the funding going towards high-dose tutoring. However, critics argue that the governor is not taking accountability for the stagnant results and blame previous administrations and school closures during the pandemic.

via The Washington Post|
#chronic-absenteeism#education#glenn-youngkin
education2 years ago

"MCPS Implements Attendance Action Plan to Revamp Grading Policies"

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has unveiled an action plan to address high rates of chronic absenteeism among students. The plan includes school-specific strategies and a system-wide promotional campaign. While it does not immediately change grading or attendance policies, they will be reevaluated. Attendance rates have doubled since the return to in-person learning, with one in three students identified as chronically absent. The plan includes a root cause analysis, school-based improvement measures, and a district-wide attendance promotion campaign. Existing grading and attendance policies, including the controversial "50% rule," will be evaluated. Some parents are skeptical about the effectiveness of the plan.

via MoCo360|
#action-plan#attendance#chronic-absenteeism
education2 years ago

"Alarming Decline: US Schools Witness Widespread Absenteeism, Impacting Millions of Students"

Since schools reopened during the pandemic, record numbers of students in the US have been absent, with over a quarter missing at least 10% of the 2021-22 school year, making them chronically absent. An estimated 6.5 million additional students became chronically absent, with absences more prevalent among Latino, Black, and low-income students. Chronic absenteeism has devastating long-term consequences, including higher risks of learning difficulties and dropping out. Absences were influenced by various factors such as financial issues, housing instability, illness, transportation problems, school staffing shortages, anxiety, depression, bullying, and feeling unwelcome at school. The effects of online learning and disrupted school routines have also contributed to the increase in chronic absenteeism.

via The Associated Press|
#chronic-absenteeism#education#learning-loss
education2 years ago

Alarming Absenteeism: Widespread School Attendance Crisis Plagues US

Since schools reopened during the pandemic, record numbers of students in the US have been absent, with over a quarter missing at least 10% of the 2021-22 school year, making them chronically absent. An estimated 6.5 million additional students became chronically absent, disproportionately affecting Latino, Black, and low-income students. Chronic absenteeism has long-term consequences, including increased risk of learning difficulties and dropping out. Absences were influenced by various factors such as financial instability, illness, transportation issues, anxiety, depression, and feeling unwelcome at school. The effects of online learning and disrupted school relationships have also contributed to decreased motivation for regular attendance. The post-COVID era has seen a change in the reasons for absenteeism, with students who already felt disconnected from school feeling further isolated. The impact of chronic absenteeism on students' education and well-being is a significant concern as schools work to recover from learning setbacks caused by the pandemic.

via Yahoo News|
#chronic-absenteeism#education#learning-loss