Opinion: How Time Spent Out of School Can Help Boost Attendance and Academic Success

Chronic absenteeism is one of the most persistent challenges facing schools today. A student is considered chronically absent after missing 10% of the school year, about 18 days in most districts. According to SchoolStatus, the U.S. rate of chronic absenteeism stood at 23.5% in 2024. Schools have responded with attenda…