Task force hears national expert: Alaska chronic absence rose during pandemic; experts urge prevention, data and family engagement Attendance Works executive director Hetty Chang told a legislative task force that chronic absence (missing 10%+ of school) rose in Alaska from about 28% pre‑pandemic to roughly 43% post‑pandemic and recommended prevention, family engagement, and stronger data systems over punitive approaches.

Chronic school absences in Alaska skyrocketed from 28% to 43% during the pandemic, prompting urgent calls for a shift towards prevention and family engagement rather than punishment.

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Chronic absenteeism affects learning long before test scores show it.
When students miss school, we should ask why and fix the barriers in their way.

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#ChronicAbsence in the early years derails reading development. Children who miss 10%+ of kindergarten are far more likely to struggle with reading & fall behind academically.

📚 Our report shows why reducing #ChronicAbsenteeism is critical for #EarlyLiteracy. Read here: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

Our new #ChronicAbsence report is out with insights from 48 Latino LAUSD parents & caregivers!

Since our report's writing, ICE raids have targeted LA, undoubtedly increasing #ChronicAbsenteeism - a challenge noted by FIS CEO Yolie Flores.

🔗 Read the report: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

📣 It’s #AttendanceAwarenessMonth! FIS has a new report, “Addressing Chronic Absence Among Latino Kindergartners in LAUSD,” that emerged from parent focus groups with @laschools.bsky.social to find out what's working well & what's causing #ChronicAbsence!

🔗 Read here: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

Attended the @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social All in for Attendance conference

Powerful insights on tackling chronic absenteeism through public health, trauma-informed care & #schoolnursing

School nurses are essential to student wellbeing. Lets act on the data

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#ChronicAbsence remains a challenge in many districts, & transportation can be part of the solution. Join Detroit Public Schools Community District & HopSkipDrive on May 22 at 2ET for a webinar exploring a multimodal approach to improve #Attendance & streamline ops. stnonline.com/multimedia/f...

chronic absence | Parent Teacher Home Visits

#ChronicAbsence continues to be a hot topic. How can we fight this education crisis? ⬇️

chronic absence | Parent Teacher Home Visits

#ChronicAbsence continues to be a hot topic. How can we fight this education crisis? ⬇️
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