Research on absenteeism often focuses on factors like unreliable transportation, overlooking what schools themselves can do to help kids maintain a steady attendance record.
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Some children of HIV-positive parents drop out of school to look after their mothers and fathers. Others skip class to earn cash for the family by selling goods.
About 10 million US children are chronically absent from school.
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Assistant Professor of Education Policy, The University of Texas at Austin
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Researcher in Economics, Health and Governance, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), United Nations University
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Assistant Professor of K-12 Educational Administration, Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor of P-12 Educational Administration, Idaho State University
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Assistant Professor of School Leaders, Florida Atlantic University
