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Why School Absences Have "Exploded" Across America

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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This chapter examines the alarming rates of chronic school absences in Washington, D.C., where 60% of high school students are missing school regularly. It explores the effects of these absences on students, particularly ninth graders, and addresses the underlying issues contributing to this crisis and its broader social implications.

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