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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

Snowstorm Forces Philadelphia Area Schools to Implement Flexible Schedules

While suburban and Archdiocesan schools closed or called delays due to the first significant snowfall in years, the Philadelphia School District remained open, causing frustration and safety concerns among staff and endangering student attendance. The decision resulted in spotty student and teacher attendance, pushback from district unions, and criticism from parents and staff. Despite concerns about treacherous commutes and icy conditions, the district defended its decision, leading to widespread dissatisfaction and calls for reevaluation of school closure policies.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#education#philadelphia-school-district#school-closures
education2 years ago

"Portland Teachers' Strike Resolved: Students Return to Classroom After Tentative Agreement"

The teachers' strike in Portland, Oregon, has come to an end after more than three weeks, with the union reaching a tentative deal with the city's public school district. The strike, which was over issues such as pay and class sizes, has affected around 45,000 students. The tentative agreement includes a raise for employees and addresses some of the union's demands. The strike has highlighted concerns about public school funding in Oregon and the impact of extended school closures on student attendance.

via The New York Times|
#education#portland#school-funding
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

"KY School Report Card: Department of Education's Latest Release"

The Kentucky Department of Education has released its school report card for the past academic year, highlighting achievement gaps and the need for targeted funding and resources. While strides were made in elementary schools, performance levels in STEM fields lagged in middle and high schools. The report also revealed a significant increase in student absenteeism, emphasizing the importance of regular attendance for effective instruction. The department emphasized the need for a holistic response from administrators, teachers, families, and communities to address these challenges. Parents will receive their child's individual data from their school district in the coming weeks.

via WKYT|
#achievement-gaps#education#kentucky-department-of-education