Increase “Nationwide Increase in Student Absenteeism Since Pandemic: What’s Causing It and How to Fix It”
In Anchorage, Alaska, families of varying socioeconomic backgrounds are facing the challenges of increased student absenteeism in the wake of the pandemic. Affluent families in Anchorage may opt for ski trips and vacations, assuming their children can stay on track with schoolwork online. Meanwhile, in less affluent communities like Ypsilanti, Michigan, school administrators are implementing creative solutions like themed dress-up days to encourage student attendance. The impact of the pandemic on the education system in …