Fact: Chronic absence in kindergarten is associated with lower academic performance in 1st grade, especially in reading, for Latino students. For low-income children, unable to make up for time on task, the poor performance is extended through 5th grade. By 6th grade, chronic absence is a clear predictor of dropout. Learn more about reducing chronic absence and find out how you can help during Attendance Awareness Month this September at attendanceworks.org/attendancemonth/ .
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:10:34 +0000
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