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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Students walk to class on Thursday, April 3, 2025, outside of the Schmitt Academic Center. Chronic absenteeism, defined by the Department of Education as missing more than 10% of the school year, has entrenched itself in students nationwide.

Empty desks and disengagement: Rethinking attendance in a post-pandemic world

Anna Barth and Anna Retzlaff April 7, 2025

The ripple effects of pandemic-era policies — relaxed attendance, online learning alternatives and lower achievement expectations — have redefined student relationships with school. For many, attending...

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