From Malaysia
A study of truancy among ethnic minority groups. The authors note that effective policy to reduce truancy needs understanding of …
From The Netherlands
A Dutch team gathered views of professionals, youths, and parents about intervention for school refusal, yielding 14 signposts for developing …
Systematic Review
A US team reviewed characteristics of youths who experience truancy; they suggest policies & practices contribute to the school-to-prison-pipeline for …
School Engagement for low-income students
A US team studied school engagement (from attendance to preparation for class) for low-income students, with implications for students, practitioners, & …
Trauma Responsiveness
A story in ‘edutopia’ about trauma-responsive practices in the classroom, with tips for identifying classrooms signs of trauma. READ THIS STORY
Sickness-Related Absence
A new report by Esther Pijl and colleagues reveals challenges and opportunities to address sickness absence in primary schools. REPORT
Home Schooling
Trude Havik and Jo Magne Ingul share teachers’ experiences and views of home schooling for youths with attendance problems. ARTICLE
Family Engagement
A report by Donald Braman and co-authors describes efforts to encourage families to engage with community-based organizations to increase school …
Research Anthology
The Jerring Foundation’s research anthology, edited by Malin Gren Landell and supported by INSA, is freely available.
Foundational Support
Attendance Works provides examples of ‘foundational supports’, the building blocks schools use to promote school attendance. LINK
