absenteeism

In a district dogged by declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism and focused on overcoming pandemic academic setbacks, parents have viewed the accelerated programs as successful bright spots.

High school students were more likely to stay and also faced chronic absenteeism and mental health struggles.

Government strategies to reduce absenteeism include providing more access to specialist mental health professionals, introducing free breakfast clubs and ensuring earlier intervention for pupils with special needs.

Van der List said the “parental workforce” has also changed the approach to managing head lice, alongside rising concerns about absenteeism.

The chronic absenteeism rate, while remaining high, represents an improvement over the prior year’s rate of 28.2%.