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New Haven's chronic absenteeism rate dropped from more than 58 percent in 2021-22 due to intervention and state funding, which were shared at White House visit.

Connecticut was praised by the country's top education official for its approach to reducing student chronic absenteeism. Gov. Ned Lamont gave a virtual address at the "Every Day Counts Summit" at the...

Waterbury — It's early March, and Alejandra, a junior at Crosby High School, has already missed nearly two dozen days of school this year. Sometimes she's had a good explanation — a family trip, a min...

Experts say students’ lack of connection to school is one of the biggest factors leading to high absenteeism across the country.

Experts say students’ lack of connection to school is one of the biggest factors leading to high absenteeism across the country.

One-on-one connection is key to bringing the kids back, education workers say, but it’s painstaking and requires funds and commitment. Some states are spending more money or implementing programs to tackle absenteeism.

The school-age children I work with carry a lot more to school than just a backpack and homework.

How did CT come to have 20% of its young people "at risk" or "disconnected," having dropped out of school or being in danger of dropping out?

HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker have announced the release of a comprehensive report detailing the successful outcomes and insights in boosting student attendance and

The Connecticut Department of Education said the new Learner Engagement and Attendance Program, or LEAP, is helping bring students back to the classroom.