{"id":2781,"date":"2025-09-24T17:43:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eacsouth.org\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:43:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:43:32","slug":"chronic-absenteeism-why-showing-up-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eacsouth.org\/es\/blog\/chronic-absenteeism-why-showing-up-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Absenteeism: Why Showing Up Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, yet chronic absenteeism \u2013 missing 10% or more of the school year \u2013 has nearly tripled. Students of color, those from low-income families, English learners, and students with disabilities are most affected, making absenteeism an urgent equity challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Early action matters: absences in the first month often predict yearlong patterns. Since barriers like transportation, health, and school climate drive absences, schools need supportive, student-centered solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cSupporting Positive Attendance Outcomes\u201d resource offers evidence-based strategies to foster belonging, boost attendance, and help every student thrive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wfrobfM4W-gaNDjf_9vGNGAY_W7XgHTu\/view?usp=sharing\"><b>Download the resource<\/b><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, yet chronic absenteeism \u2013 missing 10% or more of the school year \u2013 has nearly tripled. Students of color, those from low-income families, English learners, and students with disabilities are most affected, making absenteeism an urgent equity challenge. 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