Caitlin Low

Jun 20, 2024 | aei.org | Caitlin Low |With Nat Malkus |Nat Malkus |Kevin R. Kosar

With the 2024–25 school year upon us, chronic absenteeism remains a grim reality in schools across the country. Consistent attendance is key to student success, but during the pandemic, chronic absenteeism skyrocketed, increasing in every state and for all student groups. The painfully slow reduction of these rates makes chronic absenteeism the top priority for the upcoming school year.