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Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter for The New York Times, discusses the concerning rise in chronic absenteeism among students post-pandemic. They explore the impact on academic performance, behavior, and mental health. The conversation highlights disparities in attendance attitudes between privileged and disadvantaged students, and strategies to address absenteeism like texting campaigns and home visits.
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- Increasing absenteeism post-pandemic leads to academic setbacks in math and reading.
- Chronic absenteeism reflects a societal shift where school attendance is viewed as optional, affecting all income levels.
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Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Academic Performance
Chronic absenteeism among students has significantly impacted their ability to catch up academically, even three years after the pandemic. Data revealed that absenteeism rates doubled post-pandemic, with one in four students missing at least 10% of the school year, leading to academic setbacks in math and reading. Additionally, absenteeism has contributed to behavioral challenges in the classroom, hindering students' capacity to regulate emotions and engage effectively in structured academic environments.
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