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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Kristina Jarvis. (August 21, 2024). Virtual learning in kindergarten through grade 12 during the COVID-19 pandemic and chronic absenteeism. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/virtual-learning-in-kindergarten-through-grade-12-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-chronic-absenteeism/
Kristina Jarvis. "Virtual learning in kindergarten through grade 12 during the COVID-19 pandemic and chronic absenteeism." Scienmag, 21 August 2024, https://scienmag.com/virtual-learning-in-kindergarten-through-grade-12-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-chronic-absenteeism/. Accessed 4 September 2026.
Kristina Jarvis. "Virtual learning in kindergarten through grade 12 during the COVID-19 pandemic and chronic absenteeism." Scienmag. August 21, 2024. https://scienmag.com/virtual-learning-in-kindergarten-through-grade-12-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-chronic-absenteeism/
