Research shows that chronic absence as early as kindergarten is associated with lower third grade reading scores and academic struggles as far down the road as fifth grade. (cacommunityschools.org)
A final evaluation report from an external evaluator showed a statistically significant improvement in third grade reading scores in the five communities, narrowing of the achievement gap. (naesp.org)
Research has shown that starting as early as kindergarten, chronic absences can predict lower third grade reading scores, and by middle school, it can signal which students are more likely to drop out of high school or come into contact with the juvenile justice system. (cabinetreport.com)