K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Down From Peak, but Remain Persistently High
Aug 22, 2025
K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Down From Peak, but Remain Persistently High
The 74
Since hitting a record high in 2022, national chronic absenteeism rates have dropped modestly — by about five percentage points — according to the most recent available data, but still remain persistently higher than pre-pandemic levels.
CPR
One morning at the State Capitol earlier this month, Democratic Representative Emily Sirota stood before her colleagues on the House floor to present the draft budget bill.
Chalkbeat
Candidates wouldn’t be allowed to run for a Colorado school board if they have a recent conviction for certain violent crimes or felony drug offenses under a proposed state law.
Chalkbeat
After months of waiting, lawmakers began the process on Monday of moving the state’s school funding bill forward. They must pass it before the end of session on May 13.
The 74
New Gallup survey of 14- to 29-year-olds shows growing misgivings from a generation poised to enter higher education and a workforce changed by AI.
