Not exact matches
It was through the CRDC that stakeholders began to
understand the prevalence
of absenteeism, which is linked with lower grade retention, student performance, dropout rates, and wasted spending.
As the science
of antimicrobial technology continues to advance, we should raise our sights to
understanding the ability
of antimicrobial technology reducing school
absenteeism due to illness because the culprit microbes are continuously being eliminated from the surfaces
of the products, and in this case, the school classroom.
It is essential to build the skills and knowledge
of school staff and community partners to
understand what chronic absence is, why it matters for student achievement and success, how it differs from truancy, and how to respond effectively by organizing a multi-tiered approach to reducing
absenteeism.
Addressing chronic
absenteeism for our youngest students requires a better
understanding of the issue's complexity and identifying solutions that help students get to school regularly.
• School — develop a plan to address the
understanding of chronic
absenteeism and the Strive for 5 Initiative • District — develop county wide media campaign, monitor and distribute data, assist schools in partnering with community agencies and provide support for schools • Community — develop a plan for educating stakeholders on chronic
absenteeism and involve them in improving attendance See link for more information.
It has long been
understood that students with high rates
of absenteeism are less likely to graduate than their peers, and are more likely to suffer academically.
The HUSD began its partnership with Attendance Works to better
understand the dynamics around chronic
absenteeism and to take advantage
of the organization's ability to disaggregate data in meaningful ways the district had previously not been able to generate.
A key component
of the engagement is helping families
understand what their children are learning when they are are in school and the negative effects
of chronic
absenteeism on realizing their hopes and dreams for their children.