When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing?

Friday, March 6, 2026George Philhower, Ed.D., Eastern Hancock SchoolsView original

As the pressure to improve student attendance mounts, it’s silencing the alarm that kids are still struggling once they return to classrooms.

Across the country, schools are raising alarms about chronic absenteeism. News stories highlight rising numbers of missed days, legislators are demanding answers from districts, and educators are feeling the stress.