absenteeism

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Teachers nationwide shared stories with The 19th about the toll that immigration enforcement is having on students, from chronic absenteeism to emotional distress that makes learning nearly impossible.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

He’s also aggressively pushing to improve attendance, after surging chronic absenteeism, and dealing with other issues ranging from labor to crime on campuses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

When older, those with ACEs experience higher rates of absenteeism and other issues at work and struggle to remain employed.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Among the latter were thousands of air traffic controllers, but absenteeism increased among a workforce that was already suffering from staff shortages before the shutdown.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Unfortunately, his activity requires the permanent absenteeism of his principal, for he can suffer no other authority where he is.

From Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)