Chronic absenteeism
Everything filed under students in our schools coverage, the 3 reports filed on it so far.
Ohio's Chronic Absenteeism Rate Remains High at 23.7%
Ohio's chronic absenteeism rate was 23.7% for the 2025-26 school year, a slight decline but still far above pre-pandemic levels.
GAO Finds Federal Chronic Absenteeism Data Unreliable
A GAO report reveals federal chronic absenteeism data is unreliable due to flawed counting methods and weakened oversight.
New York City Public Schools to Deploy School Avoidance Liaisons in Every Building
New York City Public Schools will introduce liaisons in all school buildings to address school avoidance, a behavior linked to chronic absenteeism...