CBC Manitoba5d ago
'Shocking' number of students chronically absent in Manitoba schools, says MLA
There were 15,288 students marked as chronically absent in Manitoba schools in the 2023-24 academic year — numbers MLA Mark Wasyliw accuses the government of hiding.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/students-chronically-absent-mla-9.7125742?cmp=rss
Osna.FMMar 4
According to a proposal for the Minister‑President Conference (MPK) scheduled to take place this Thursday in Berlin, the leaders of all 16 German states intend... https://news.osna.fm/?p=36762 | #news #absenteeism #against #german #penalties
German States to Tighten Penalties for Skipping School, Push Back Against Rising Absenteeism - Osna.FM

German state leaders vow tougher measures to crack down on school absenteeism, aiming for stronger enforcement of compulsory attendance laws across 16 Länder.

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CBC Top StoriesJan 15
School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts
The rate of school absenteeism has grown over the last few years, according to public school district data obtained by CBC News. Some kids are now relying on organizations after missing months, even years of school.
#school #absenteeism #Canada #Quebec
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/rate-of-school-absenteeism-skyrocketed-in-some-quebec-districts-9.7045969?cmp=rss
CBC CanadaJan 15
School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts
The rate of school absenteeism has grown over the last few years, according to public school district data obtained by CBC News. Some kids are now relying on organizations after missing months, even years of school.
#school #absenteeism #Canada #Quebec
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/rate-of-school-absenteeism-skyrocketed-in-some-quebec-districts-9.7045969?cmp=rss
CBC MontrealJan 15
School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts
The rate of school absenteeism has grown over the last few years, according to public school district data obtained by CBC News. Some kids are now relying on organizations after missing months, even years of school.
#school #absenteeism #Canada #Quebec
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/rate-of-school-absenteeism-skyrocketed-in-some-quebec-districts-9.7045969?cmp=rss
Osna.FMJan 1
A growing chorus of concern regarding absenteeism in the German workforce has prompted the head of the Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA), Ra... https://news.osna.fm/?p=29157 | #news #absenteeism #amid #employers #end
German Employers Push for End to Phone-In Sick Leave Amid Rising Absenteeism - Osna.FM

End phone-in sick days! The BDA urges reform of German sick leave policies to reduce absenteeism and ensure fair practices for employers and employees.

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German industrial giants are increasingly implementing stringent measures to address rising rates of employee sick leave, sparking a heated debate about workfor... https://news.osna.fm/?p=27743 | #news #absenteeism #amid #companies #costs
German Companies Scrutinize Absenteeism Amid Rising Costs - Osna.FM

Spot rising employer scrutiny of sick leave? Discover legal rights, understand workplace policies and protect yourself from unfair practices.

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Liam O'Mara IV, PhDNov 16
In another example of #Stalin's #USSR rejecting #socialism, on #ThisDayInHistory in 1932, it banned #absenteeism, requiring workers be fired and their ration cards revoked. It had previously decreed workers who quit could not be hired elsewhere, and #unions were already illegal.
The Christian Science MonitorOct 23

As schools combat chronic absenteeism, one solution gaining traction is offering elective courses that are too interesting to skip. The result is a better attitude toward school – and toward the rest of the subjects in it. #education #absenteeism #teachers

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2025/1022/public-schools-absenteeism-esports?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Stories of Hope and Progress @stories-of-hope-and-progress-csmonitor

Public schools have an absenteeism problem. Esports and architecture are helping.

As schools combat chronic absenteeism, one solution gaining traction is offering elective courses that are too interesting to skip. The result is a better attitude toward school – and toward the rest of the subjects in it.

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The Christian Science MonitorOct 22

As schools combat chronic absenteeism, one solution gaining traction is offering elective courses that are too interesting to skip. The result is a better attitude toward school – and toward the rest of the subjects in it. #education #absenteeism #teachers

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2025/1022/public-schools-absenteeism-esports?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into The American Story @the-american-story-csmonitor

Public schools have an absenteeism problem. Esports and architecture are helping.

As schools combat chronic absenteeism, one solution gaining traction is offering elective courses that are too interesting to skip. The result is a better attitude toward school – and toward the rest of the subjects in it.

The Christian Science Monitor