Kids Are Missing School at an Alarming Rate
The Daily
Multiple Factors at Play in School Absences
Various factors contribute to increased school absences, with illness being a significant reason, amplified by the presence of COVID and a changed cultural mindset around attending school or work while sick. Families are more cautious about sending sick children to school, leading to a positive shift in health practices during the pandemic. Schools are now addressing this by emphasizing the mandatory nature of attendance. In addition to sickness, mental health and anxiety are identified as key contributors to student absences, as highlighted in interviews with parents and counselors.
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