Focusing on overall attendance will distract from the high number of students who miss more than 10% of a year’s school days.

Experts agree that regular attendance is one of the most powerful predictors of student success. Even missing just two days ...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A bill to implement truancy fines is under discussion in Salem. Truancy fines are penalties levied ...

Students at Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School duct-taped their principal to a door as a reward for good attendance. Over 300 students have had perfect or near-perfect attendance ...