absenteeism

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Among the latter were thousands of air traffic controllers, but absenteeism increased among a workforce that was already suffering from staff shortages before the shutdown.

From Barron's

Many parents disagree — especially parents of children in kindergarten and transitional kindergarten, who have the highest rates of chronic absenteeism statewide — as well as the germiest hands, snottiest noses and least developed immune systems.

From Los Angeles Times

Attendance is far from fully recovered as chronic absenteeism remains high.

From Los Angeles Times

“State leaders say they care about reducing chronic absenteeism and keeping kids in school — but reducing vaccinations does the opposite, putting our children’s health and education at risk,” the statement said.

From Salon

A recent symposium at the American Enterprise Institute, where scholars shared research on the problem of widespread absenteeism, offered insights into the nationwide issue.

From Los Angeles Times