Student Absences Have Surged Since COVID. Some Say Parents Should be Jailed

Student Absences Have Surged Since COVID. Some Say Parents Should be Jailed

As educators nationwide grapple with stubbornly high levels of student absences since the pandemic drove schools into disarray five years ago, Oklahoma prosecutor Erik Johnson says he has the solution.  Throw parents in jail.  Chronic absenteeism nearly doubled — to about 30% — the year after the pandemic shuttered classrooms, plunged families into poverty and led to the deaths of more than 1 million Americans. Student attendance rates have impr…

More and more children and young people stay away from school, bringing parents and schools to their limits.

When fear and panic determine everyday life and affect life, it is no longer normal. Keyword: anxiety disorder. A recent study shows that more and more people – including in Hesse – have an anxiety disorder. Just like Patrick, whom we met in Bensheim. The sun is shining, many well-tempered people walk through the city centre of Bensheim. For Patrick, the purest hell. His anxiety disorder hardly lets him participate in social life. With his coach…

From Holidays to Hallways: Easing Students Back Into School Life

Returning from a school break can be challenging for some students, especially those with anxiety or special educational needs. Discover how school business leaders can create a smooth and supportive transition through thoughtful planning, structured environments and student-focused operational strategies

How I Cope With My Anxiety as a College Student

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Lasell chapter. Having anxiety is a part of my life that I have to deal with every day. It’s certainly not easy but I have figured out ways to manage it. The one big thing I tell myself is that it’s always going to be okay in the end and that nothing scary will happen. I usually tend to freak out over small things that may not seem like a big deal to others, so putting myself in …

State Education Superintendent urges citations for parents of absent students

Payson schools continue seek ways to reduce high absentee rates among students – including involvement of police officers serving as school resource officers.