About The Study: Chronic absenteeism rates were substantially higher in school districts that used virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with in person in this cross-sectional study. Understanding how to reduce chronic absenteeism and use virtual learning without potentially negative consequences are key policy questions moving forward.
About The Study: Chronic absenteeism rates were substantially higher in school districts that used virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with in person in this cross-sectional study. Understanding how to reduce chronic absenteeism and use virtual learning without potentially negative consequences are key policy questions moving forward.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.29569)
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