Large Welsh Study
Youths with a mental disorder, neurodevelopmental disorder, or self-harm more likely to be absent or excluded.
INTERNATIONAL FORUM
'American Educational Research Association' and 'Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development' offer a free webinar on November 29th, about schooling during a pandemic.
LEARNING LOSS
An article by English & Swedish scholars exmaines learning loss due to school closures during the pandemic.
SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT
A US team studied school engagement (from attendance to preparation for class) for low-income students, with implications for students, practitioners, & policymakers.
TRUANCY DURING COVID-19
A new essay describes recessive truancy (students appear to be 'online' but not actively participating in class) as a factor affecting online teaching and learning.
ONLINE CONFERENCE
The 2nd Nordic Conference on School Absenteeism will be held online on Wednesday 10th November 2021. Presentations are in English.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
A report by Donald Braman and co-authors describes efforts to encourage families to engage with community-based organizations to increase school attendance.
FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORTS
Attendance Works provides examples of 'foundational supports', the building blocks schools use to promote school attendance.
HOME SCHOOLING
Trude Havik and Jo Magne Ingul share teachers' experiences and views of home schooling for youths with attendance problems.
SICKNESS-RELATED ABSENCE
A new report by Esther Pijl and colleagues reveals challenges and opportunities to address sickness absence in primary schools.
