Michigan school teachers, principals and superintendents acknowledge that student absenteeism is an issue. Nearly 28% of students in Michigan K-12 schools are missing 10% or more of the school year. What can we do about it? Bridge Michigan talked to more than 50 people to understand the problem and explore possible solutions. Here’s what they learned:
- Michigan K-12 crisis: State slow to respond as kids miss school, scores fall
- Michigan absenteeism FAQ: Who’s to blame? What are penalties to schools, kids?
- As Lansing mulls change, Michigan schools face uphill fight against absenteeism
- Unlike Michigan, Indiana got tough on missing school. It’s already working
- Alpena schools get tough on absenteeism. Parents don’t make it easy
You’re invited: Reporters Isabel Lohman and Mike Wilkinson will discuss their findings with a panel of experts at Oakland University from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 18. The event will be streamed live by Detroit PBS. Watch here.