Impact of school closures
36 studies, 11 countries, the first wave of the pandemic; review reveals mental health symptoms (e.g., anxiety) and behaviors (e.g., higher …
Education in Lockdown
A qualitative study of home-schooling, adaptation to an online education environment, and the challenges for families and schools.
Learning Loss due to School Closures
An article by English & Swedish scholars examines learning loss due to school closures during the pandemic.
Truancy during COVID-19
A new essay describes recessive truancy (students appear to be ‘online’ but not actively participating in class) as a factor …
Covid and SAPs
School attendance problems during the COVID-19 pandemic are anticipated to increase. Read more about the ‘Impact of COVID-2019 on school …
Covid Recovery
A blog from Attendance Works about the current attendance challenge and how to leverage the Attendance Works resources. BLOG
Toolkit for Covid-19 Recovery Through Attendance
‘Toolkit for Covid-19 Recovery Through Attendance‘, from Attendance Works, offers resources for each of the 4 steps for engagement.
Pivoting during Pandemic
New qualitative study; how school social workers adapted their work to meet the needs of students, families, and the school …
Practice in a Pandemic
New quantitative study; Michael S. Kelly and team have researched how school social workers adapted their school practice during the …
New Report: Attendance Works & the Everyone Graduates Center
February 2021 report from Attendance Works & the Everyone Graduates Center, with 9 actions for attendance challenges due to COVID-19.