In this CivEx webinar, “Still Missing Too Much School: A Follow-Up Analysis of Arizona Chronic Absence Trends in Grades 1–8”, Flinn-Brown Fellows Paul Perrault, Ph.D. (Phoenix, 2016) and Lenay Dunn, Ph.D. (Phoenix, 2017) examined the effects of chronic absenteeism on students, schools, and the broader community in Arizona.
High absence rates continue to undermine teaching and learning—leading to poorer academic outcomes, persistent attendance issues, and a higher risk of dropout, while also challenging teachers’ ability to provide consistent instruction. Drawing on insights from the 2022 report by Helios Education Foundation and WestEd, and the latest data in the 2025 report, this webinar offers valuable perspectives on how these trends, accelerated since the pandemic, are reshaping our educational landscape.
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