Chronic Absenteeism Isn't a Discipline Problem. It's a Skills Gap Schools Keep Missing.
Rob HellerPublished on: 22/09/2026
Chronic absenteeism has stayed near double its pre-pandemic rate. Attendance research shows half the problem is logistics -- and the other half is a skills gap most interventions never touch.
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