Chronic absenteeism continues to plague New York schools

Nov. 1, 2024 – Chronic absenteeism spiked during the pandemic around the country and continues to be a problem, with nearly one in three kids meeting this distinction in the 2022-2023 school year in New York, according to a report from the state comptroller’s office. We discuss the issue and how it can be addressed with Lynn Jennings, senior director of strategic initiatives and national partnerships at The Education Trust, and Jeff Smink, deputy director at EdTrust-New York.