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Nat Malkus

Coverage of Nat Malkus in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 22 · 10:30 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 04:01 UTC
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American Enterprise Instituteorganization2Attendance Worksorganization2The Education Trustorganization1chronic absenteeismtopic1kindergartentopic144 states and the District of Columbiaplace1Iowaplace1TJ Schnecklothperson1Hedy Nai-Lin Changperson1Davenportplace1Panoramatopic1
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  • POLITICSJun 30 · 04:01 UTCCHALKBEAT
    4 numbers that show how chronic absenteeism is becoming a long-term crisis

    Chronic absenteeism remains a persistent crisis, with 22.6% of students in 44 states and DC being chronically absent in 2024-25, still higher than prepandemic levels. A report by the American Enterprise Institute highlights a 0.9 percentage point decline from 2023-24 but warns of long-term challenges, including a 48% increase in absenteeism among kindergartners compared to 2019.

  • POLITICSJun 22 · 10:30 UTCTHE 74
    Iowa Declared War on Chronic Absenteeism. Now It’s Gaining Some Ground

    Iowa passed a law requiring schools to notify parents and create attendance plans for chronically absent students, leading to a significant decline in absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism in Iowa fell from 21.6% in 2023-24 to 16% in 2024-25, outpacing the national decrease. The state also implemented data tracking tools and accountability measures under the Every Student Succeeds Act.