Chronic absenteeism in schools has been identified as a rising issue, attributed to a variety of factors including the aftermath of school closures due to COVID-19, as reported by @nytimes. Various stakeholders, including the American Federation of Teachers (@AFTunion), are actively seeking solutions to address this problem. The AFT's Passion Meets Purpose conference was highlighted as a foundational effort in this direction. Additionally, Boston Public Schools have outlined a plan to tackle chronic absenteeism within 50 days. Amid these efforts, there are suggestions for innovative approaches, such as pilot projects that would compensate parents or guardians for ensuring consistent school attendance in certain districts, especially in the face of borderline severe weather and cost-of-living crises. The significant impact of COVID-19 school shutdowns was discussed by Clay Travis with @DanaPerino, emphasizing it as a disastrous public policy decision.
Chronic school absences have skyrocketed since we shut down schools for covid, the most disastrous public policy decision of the 21st century. As a dad of three, I discussed with @DanaPerino: https://t.co/MPrGpfVrZB
Chronic absenteeism and cost-of-living crises are simultaneously occurring right now. We should consider paying parents or guardians for good school attendance in certain districts. Pilot projects could start very soon. https://t.co/NN75hwa4Ok https://t.co/heHvUITZi7
One-off school closures for borderline severe weather or the eclipse concern me a lot less than the chronic absenteeism problem.
How Boston Public Schools plan to curb chronic absenteeism in 50 days - https://t.co/nGxitgW9d1 https://t.co/AZalCbAn1o
As @nytimes shows here, our schools are seeing a rise in chronic absenteeism rates. This is the result of many factors & itβs why @AFTunion has been working to bring #RealSolutions to our communities. This was the foundation for our Passion Meets Purpose conference.β¦