School attendance -- United States
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Chronic absenteeism in New Jersey public schools : a statewide survey of superintendent views, 2022
Item — Call number MU Thesis Gog
Identifier: b7931145
Abstract
This study used a quantitative survey in the form of an online self-administered questionnaire to explore and describe the views of school leaders on chronic absenteeism in New Jersey public schools. The first of its kind, this statewide survey was designed for the purpose of
understanding how school leaders perceive the importance of equity in their decisions related to chronic absenteeism, the extent to which they express accountability in addressing this issue, the manner in which they...
Dates:
2022
Improving chronic absenteeism : a mentor/intervention program evaluation to improve attendance and academic performance, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Sas
Identifier: b7930245
Abstract
Poor student attendance is a leading indicator of future school difficulties, including low achievement, increased discipline issues, and a greater chance of dropout. In addition to individual declines, school culture can feel the effects of chronic absenteeism through student and teacher frustration and lower school morale. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of an intervention/mentoring program designed to improve school attendance and academic performance. Students worked...
Dates:
2020