Colorado schools are working to halve chronic absenteeism rates by 2027 — here’s what’s working

Colorado schools are working to halve chronic absenteeism rates by 2027. Here’s what’s working.

Colorado schools are nearing the end of their second month of classes — and already some on the Western Slope are seeing signs of improvement from last year’s heightened chronic absenteeism rates. Between old and new barriers to attendance, however, districts and state departments are juggling different solutions to getting children back into classrooms. Last school year, Colorado’s average chronic absenteeism rate rose to 28.4%, resulting in 3,…

Colorado schools are working to halve chronic absenteeism rates by 2027 — here’s what’s working

Colorado schools are close to completing their second month of classes — and already some on the Western Slope are seeing signs of improvement from last year’s heightened chronic absenteeism rates. Between old and new barriers to attendance, however, districts and state departments are juggling different solutions to getting children back into classrooms. Last school year, Colorado’s average chronic absenteeism rate rose to 28.4%, adding 3,500 m…