Excused absences, unexcused absences, suspensions — all contribute to chronic absenteeism, which is defined as missing 10 percent or more school days per year. While the causes vary, chronic absenteeism is now viewed as a warning sign that something within a school or student’s life needs to be addressed to keep learning on track.

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Source: eSchool News, July 24, 2018.