absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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In an age of chronic absenteeism, some educators are finding that leaning into election topics piques students’ interests and keeps them motivated to learn.
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Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
Investment in high-quality instruction and addressing chronic absenteeism will also help districts through academic recovery, Dee said.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
That is an alarming number, and the consequences of unchecked absenteeism are severe and far-reaching.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Cardenas said absenteeism and increasing student achievement need to be a priority.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
Investment in high-quality instruction and addressing chronic absenteeism will also help districts through academic recovery, Dee said.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
That is an alarming number, and the consequences of unchecked absenteeism are severe and far-reaching.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Cardenas said absenteeism and increasing student achievement need to be a priority.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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