Education Dive – David Hardy
“Students who are chronically absent — meaning they miss 10 percent or more of the school year — are at serious risk of falling behind in school. While chronic absenteeism rates are highest in high school, the problem occurs at every grade level. In the early grades, poor attendance can delay social and emotional learning. It can also prevent children from reaching key milestones such as reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade, which is a powerful predictor for future academic success. In fact, chronic absenteeism is a primary cause of low academic achievement at every grade level, and it a strong indicator of which students are at a higher risk for dropping out.” (more)