Chronic absenteeism skyrocketed during the pandemic, creating major challenges for teachers and school administrators eager to bring students back to regular classroom routines. But for many schools, ...

Chronic absenteeism is defined by the U.S. Department of Education as the share of students who miss at least 10% of days — typically 18 — in a school year for any reason, excused unexcused or for ...

A recent report by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli stated that chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to ...