The Long-Term Impact of Chronic Absenteeism Why Attendance Matters
The Risk of Dropping Out »
7x More Likely to Drop Out: When a student is chronically absent once between 8th and 12th grade, their likelihood of dropping out of high school increases sevenfold.1
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Freshman Year Absences = Graduation Risk each week of absence per semester in ninth grade is associated with a 20+ percentage point drop in the probability of graduating from high school.2
The Solution »
Career and Technical Education (CTE): Students engaged in CTE programs are more likely to attend school regularly and complete their high school education.3
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The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) emphasizes that career exploration in schools helps students recognize how classroom concepts can be applied in real-life careers. This understanding positively influences academic performance and reduces dropout rates.
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Work-Based Learning: Hands-on experiences connect classroom learning to real-world applications, increasing student interest and attendance.
Enhancing Student Engagement with Digital Tools »
eDynamic Learning: Offers a comprehensive digital curriculum that aligns with various career pathways, making learning relevant and accessible.
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Knowledge Matters Simulations: Provides interactive simulations in fields like business and healthcare, allowing students to apply knowledge in virtual settings.
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Learning Blade: Start career exploration in middle school using Learning Blades 13 missions and 4 modules incorporating STEM and career exploration into core subjects.
Sources 1. University of Utah, Utah Education Policy Center (2012). 2. University of Chicago Consortium on School Research (2007). 3. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED612630.pdf
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