Report: Chronic School Absenteeism and the Role of Afterschool
We know that school attendance is key to student success. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to master academic content, get good grades, feel connected to their community, develop healthy habits, and ultimately graduate from high school.
The COVID pandemic resulted in a spike in school absenteeism. Before the pandemic, about 8 million U.S. students were considered chronically absent, according to the research group Attendance Works. By spring 2022, that number had doubled to around 16 million.
Last month, Temescal Association and the How Kids Learn Foundation released a new report on the impact of chronic absenteeism, “Chronic School Absenteeism and the Role of Afterschool.” Afterschool programs are particularly well-positioned to reduce chronic absenteeism by focusing efforts on ensuring the quality of their programs and partnering with the school, families, and the community.
This paper is intended to increase understanding and awareness of the impact of absenteeism, explain how afterschool can positively impact this crisis, and offer resources for afterschool and organizational leaders.
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