When leaders prioritize understanding how students learn, not just how they perform, identification becomes a lever for stronger outcomes across the entire system.
California schools lost more than $2.2 million in state funding over two years due to student vaccination noncompliance, state data show. Last year, 428 schools with low vaccination rates were flagged for state audits.
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.
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.
