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Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Why School Absences Have "Exploded" Across America

Plain English with Derek Thompson

CHAPTER

The Growing Crisis of School Absenteeism in America

This chapter explores the alarming rise in school absenteeism, noting that a significant percentage of students are frequently missing classes. It connects this trend to broader societal shifts in attitudes toward education and work commitments, compounded by the effects of the pandemic.

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