September is Attendance Awareness Month, and as we shared earlier this month, it’s a timely topic given that absences can add up quickly at the start of the school year, putting students on a path toward academic trouble.
It’s also an especially important topic for early learners: According to the organization Attendance Works, many of our youngest students miss 10 percent of school a year, and chronic absenteeism in kindergarten and preK can predict academic issues in later years.
Check out the infographic below (click for larger view) for more information on this important issue!
What does your school or district do to prevent chronic absenteeism?
