Chalkbeat - New research finds that some of a school’s best allies in combatting absences might be some of its teachers.
Certain teachers, it found, are much better than others at getting
middle and high schoolers to come to class. Having one of those teachers
meant most students attend class one or two more times each semester
than they otherwise would have, and students who were frequently absent
came seven to nine more days. The benefits of having one of those
teachers last for years afterward, boosting high school graduation rates
— especially for students who start out with the worst attendance
records and test scores.
“What this data shows is the power of teachers,” said Hedy Chang of
Attendance Works, a nonprofit that focuses on reducing chronic
absenteeism. “When you have engaging teachers, it motivates kids to show
up to school.”
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