chronic absenteeism

By some estimates, chronic absenteeism doubled during the pandemic. Now, about halfway through the most "normal" school year since 2020, the situation hasn't improved in many places.

Cleveland Metropolitan School District hosted a pep rally Wednesday at East Professional Center to re-launch its campaign to cut chronic student absenteeism. Student attendance took a dive during the pandemic-related school closures.

The superintendent said a review of APS security measures was initiated shortly after she was hired; A new report shows chronic absenteeism in K-12 doubled in 2021 at Cleveland public schools; and more stories.

Chronic absenteeism is up since last fall when kids returned from remote learning to in-person classes.

The Ohio State Board of Education is working on a model policy to ensure fewer students miss school.Students who miss a lot school fall behind. It's a…

A new system that prevents absentee students from being thrown out of Ohio schools is moving forward.The Ohio House has passed a bill requiring schools to…