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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.
Every Friday at 6.30am, a group aged from eight to over 70 gather on Sydney’s Manly beach to trade jokes and insults, then race into the surf
Small steps like Sanford's 'walking school bus' help kids make it over that first barrier – getting to the bus stop – as a way to reduce absences in class.