Research on Reducing Chronic Absenteeism

These flashcards cover key findings and details from the lecture on reducing chronic absenteeism through enhanced family engagement.

What is a crucial factor in reducing chronic absenteeism according to recent research?

Strengthening the bonds between schools and parents.

What was the impact of high family engagement before the pandemic on chronic absenteeism rates?

Schools with high family engagement saw rates about 6 percentage points lower than those with weaker engagement.

What organizations conducted the research on chronic absenteeism?

Learning Heroes and TNTP, in partnership with scholars from Harvard.

What measurement did researchers use to assess family engagement levels?

The ‘involved families’ score from the 5Essentials survey.

As of 2022, what percentage of chronic absenteeism rates increased nationwide?

The proportion of students attending schools with high rates of chronic absenteeism rose from 26% to 66%.

How much better were attendance rates in schools with strong family engagement compared to weaker engagement?

Schools with stronger family engagement had attendance rates that were 25% better.

What were the improved academic performance results associated with strong family engagement in schools?

Students performed 27% better in English and 37% better in math.

What do researchers plan to do in the second phase of their project on family engagement?

Conduct a qualitative analysis of schools that performed well and poorly.