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Chronic absenteeism remains one of the most pressing challenges facing schools today, but the field lacks rigorous evidence on the key drivers and potential solutions to reduce it. Here, we share early lessons from five studies focused on generating actionable insights to boost attendance from Pre-K through high school.
As schools grapple with increased teacher burnout and stalled student achievement, strategic staffing models may offer a path forward. Meghan McCormick details the current evidence base and our Foundation’s commitment to unlocking evidence to fuel a stronger, more sustainable teaching profession.
In Q3 2024, our foundation awarded 69 grants totaling over $16.5 million. Here, we highlighted just some of the direct impact and ecosystem organizations we’re proud to support this quarter.
Our funding will support five studies designed to produce data and research that collectively inform the work of policymakers and practitioners in the hope of increasing student attendance from Pre-K to high school.