Large majorities of students believe their investment in higher ed is worthwhile, that their degrees will lead to jobs and that they can express themselves freely on campus.
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this webinar, join co-author Tiffany Wu of "The Chronic(les) of Absenteeism Measurement" as she discusses the study's latest research that challenges the widely used 10% absence benchmark and makes the case for identifying at-risk students earlier.
The 19 plaintiffs, led by the Wisconsin PTA, are asking the Circuit Court of Eau Claire County to hold the Legislature accountable for “not meeting its constitutionally mandated obligation to provide all children with an equal opportunity for a sound basic education.”
Educators fear immigration raids will have long-term consequences similar to the Covid-19 pandemic like increased student absences and anxiety and declining academic performance.
More parents are taking kids out of school for off-peak travel, challenging the long-held ideal of perfect attendance. Educators warn the trend could worsen inequities, while families argue real-world trips offer valuable learning.
