Progress to reduce chronic absenteeism slows nationwide

Despite the concerning trend, Iowa and Rhode Island are among states where attendance experts see success.
Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From details on the new federal school choice program to a court helping clear the way for a religious public charter school, what did you learn from our recent stories?
K-12 cases to watch during the Supreme Court’s 2026-27 term

In the term that begins Oct. 5, justices will weigh hot-button issues related to Title IX and the separation of church and state.