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More Than One-Third of Preschoolers “Chronically Absent”, Chicago Study Finds
October 2, 2013 by
Alyssa HaywoodePhoto: Alessandra Hartkopf for Strategies for Children
Recent research points to troubling absenteeism in the early grades; and a new report from Chicago looks at the specific problem of preschool absenteeism.
Unfortunately though, many children who are enrolled in programs are “chronically absent.” Children with numerous absences often miss preschool for a variety of reasons, including health-related issues and “a range of logistical