Behind every student absence is a story. Behind chronic absenteeism data are the daily challenges of teachers, families and children.
Tag: Chronic Absenteeism
New Jersey recognizes student attendance as a benchmark for school success!
Blog: Accountability measure in New Jersey’s ESSA plan underscores importance of improving attendance
Showing Up Matters
By Adrienne Hill, Peter Chen, and Cynthia Rice A new school year often represents a fresh start for learning. But in the Garden State, far too many students will not reach their full potential due to excessive absences. Kids who miss two or more days during the first month of school are more likely to […]
Showing Up Matters: How does your school district stack up?
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Let’s help school districts, community members, and parents make every school day count.
New report shows 136,000 NJ Students Missing Too Much School
See what some school districts have done to step up and address chronic absenteeism.
