School absenteeism is contributing to poor academic outcomes and other negative trends in Oklahoma.
According to a legislative study conducted last October, average daily attendance figures showed 94% of enrolled students were typically in Oklahoma classrooms in 2019, but following COVID attendance dropped to 80% at many state schools.
That has obvious negative impact on student learning and outcomes.
While there are many strategies to address that problem, one measure at the Oklahoma Capitol may improve student attendance—even though that isn’t the primary goal of the bill.
Read more »by Muskogee Politico - May 20, 2024 at 07:46PM
Small: One solution to student absenteeism
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