D.C. schools have a stubbornly high absenteeism problem | Axios

March 07, 2024

D.C. Policy Center

On March 7, 2024, Executive Director Yesim Sayin was quoted in Axios:

“There’s a whole new perception among parents that missing school is OK. That they can make it up,” said Yesim Sayin, the head of the D.C. Policy Center, which convened a group of 55 students, parents, and teachers to study the trend.

Additional reading: Increasing attendance rates is critical to decrease recovery time for student outcomes

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D.C. Policy Center

Established in 2016, the D.C. Policy Center is a non-partisan research and policy organization committed to advancing policies for a strong and vibrant economy in the District of Columbia. Through rigorous research and collaboration, the D.C. Policy Center develops and tests policy ideas, disseminates its findings, and engages in constructive dialogue and debate.

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D.C. schools have a stubbornly high absenteeism problem | Axios

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