Chronic absenteeism — defined by the U.S. Department of Education as missing 10% or more of the school year — has emerged as one of the most persistent and complex challenges facing public education ...

When employees are unwell or juggling too much, elevated rates of absenteeism are one signal for organizations to look for. And that signal comes at a cost for organizations. The Centers for Disease ...

The share of Louisiana students who regularly miss school dropped 2 percentage points last year — a notable improvement after absenteeism rates climbed two years in a row. The state’s chronic ...