Attendance

The OECD has collected data on student lateness from school systems in countries and economies around the world. Today’s infographic looks at some of the results.

These high school educators have developed an intervention program for disengaged male students that mixes weekly lessons with intensive physical training sessions and challenges.

A US research study suggests a simple postcard to parents encouraging them to improve their child’s school attendance could be a powerful tool for educators.

Several studies have shown that school tardiness has a negative impact on learning outcomes for both the late student and their classroom peers. Here, we explore the issue.

Latest data indicate a 10 per cent attendance gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. What's the role for teachers in improving attendance among Indigenous children?

A framework with strategies intended to tackle attendance head on has resulted in a measurable increase in student attendance levels at this school.

Is there a link between time spent online and wellbeing and attendance? A recent OECD report explored.

Initiatives aimed at improving attendance and retention rates in a remote Indigenous school have paved the way for a rise in students interested in pursuing tertiary education and career pathways.

As well as improving fitness levels, this school in Western Australia aims to build Indigenous girls’ confidence and leadership skills, and address the problems that they face in day to day life.

This month we speak to Steve Zubrick, who recently carried out research into the link between student attendance and educational outcomes.