Student Absenteeism Archives - New Jersey School Boards Association

New Actions to Build on Work to Accelerate Learning and Improve Student Achievement

September 13, 2023

The latest actions are part of the U.S. Department of Education's "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" effort to transform education and bring parents, teachers, community leaders and students together around what truly works to advance educational equity and excellence.

NJDOE Updates Guidance on Curbing Chronic Absenteeism

June 30, 2023

The guidance demonstrates how the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports framework can aid LEAs in their efforts to understand and address barriers to regular attendance.

Empty Desks, Lower Scores

April 18, 2016

Even the best efforts to increase student achievement cannot succeed if students are not in school. A recent study showed that far too often in…