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In Nashville, as across the nation, chronic absenteeism is a critical challenge that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, district data reveal that despite the deep-rooted and complex factors contributing to absenteeism, some schools have dramatically increased student attendance over the past two years.
Our study examines the patterns and root causes of chronic absenteeism in MNPS, and seeks to leverage school success stories and other insights to promote high levels of attendance throughout the District.
Taylor Biondi
Coordinator, RTI behavior
Carol Brown
Director, Attendance Services
Catherine Knowles
Director, Special Population services
Lynn Ratliff
Truancy Supervisor
Amanda Addison
Doctoral Student, Research Assistant & Project Manager
Abby Beneke
Postdoctoral Fellow
David Diehl
Assistant Professor, Human & Organizational Development
Kayla Fike
Assistant Professor, Human & Organizational Development
Joanne Golan
Associate Professor, Public Policy & Education
Eli Rolfes
Doctoral Student
Changhee Lee
Postdoctoral Fellow
Hannah Morris
Doctoral Student
Ryan La Barrie
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Akayla McEwan
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Raymond Ni
Masters student
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