UK launches new inquiry into Persistent Absence
The inquiry will examine causes of absence and ways to support pupils and their families.
INSA's Next Conference
INSA is pleased to announced that its next conference will be held in the USA in 2024. Stay tuned for further announcements about the venue and keynote speakers!
New data on the impacts of absence from school
Cattan and colleagues present data on the impacts of primary/elementary school absence on academic performance and adult economic outcomes.
School Refusal Inquiry
The Australian Senate is holding an inquiry into the national trend of school refusal and will release a report in March 2023.
Read the submissions.
Happy Holidays
As 2022 draws to a close, we wish the INSA community all the very best for a happy, safe, and restful festive season, and offer thanks for your support of INSA's Mission.
Best Paper Award
The research team from Fight for Life Foundation, USA was awarded best paper for their work on using machine learning to reveal factors underlying absenteeism.
READINESS FOR ADULTHOOD FOR ALL STUDENTS
See a new article on the Past, Present and Future of school attendance by members of INSA's Scientific Team.
ABSENTEEISM IN PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brief research update by Arya Ansari: Absenteeism in elementary/primary school + recommendations.
Special Issue Announcement
Consider submitting your work to a new Special Issue "Health Needs of Vulnerable Children: Challenges and Solutions: Second Edition".
WHO IS ABSENT WHEN?
Gil Keppens' new paper shows that school professionals, researchers, and policy makers can uncover patterns of non-attendance, with implications for differentiated intervention.
