A majority of American parents see chronic absenteeism as a “major problem,” but only about a third can correctly define it. Those are the findings of an NPR/Ipsos poll released June 6, which reveal ...

As school districts rush to address a recent surge in chronic absenteeism, states have improved efforts to track and report on it . But many still lack clear definitions that would help to insure ...

Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) is one of the bill's co-authors. She said SB 1201 is a step in the right direction in tackling chronic absenteeism. The Indiana House advanced a measure this week ...

Experts are sounding the alarm on chronic absenteeism and the serious obstacles it represents for U.S. students, but not only do most parents not consider it a high priority, they struggle to specify ...