Student Absenteeism

What are the root causes of student absenteeism in MNPS schools?

Student Absenteeism

About the Research

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.

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Working Group Members

Metro Nashville Public Schools

Taylor Biondi 
Coordinator, RTI behavior 

Carol Brown
Director, Attendance Services

Peter Busienei
Data Analyst

Catherine Knowles
Director, Special Population services

Vanderbilt University

Amanda Addison
Research Assistant & Project Manager

David Diehl
Assistant Professor, Human & Organizational Development

Kayla Fike
A
ssistant Professor, Human & Organizational Development

 

Joanne Golan
Associate Professor, Public Policy & Education


Changhee Lee
Postdoctoral Fellow

 

 

 

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