Mental health is key to getting students back in class
September 19, 2024
University of Southern California researchers found that students who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges.
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Chronic Absenteeism
Schools and districts across California are looking for models to bring students back to school. Students are labeled chronically absent if they miss at least 10 percent of the school year, or approximately 18 days. Missing school can have adverse consequences for a child as early as kindergarten. A growing body of research shows students with high rates of absenteeism are less likely to be able to read at grade level by the end of the 3rd grade, are more likely to drop out in high school and are less successful in college.
What to watch for in California education in 2025
January 9, 2025 - Every year, John Fensterwald tells us what he thinks might or might not happen in California education in the new year. Listen to what he foresees for 2025.
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