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
  • Catherine Knowles, director, special population services
  • Elisa Norris, executive officer, strategy and performance management 

 

Vanderbilt University

  • David Diehl, assistant professor, human & organizational development
  • Kayla Fike, assistant professor, human & organizational development
  • Joanne Golan, associate professor of public policy and education
  • Changhee Lee, postdoctoral fellow
  • Richard Welsh, associate professor, education & public policy

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