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The Atlantic
2 months ago
Digital life

Kate Middleton Has Everyone Talking Like a Conspiracy Theorist

Princess Kate Middleton's absence led to widespread speculation, even among non-royal watchers.
The extended recovery time and unexpected events fueled conspiracies about Princess Kate Middleton's whereabouts. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Education

One-on-one outreach shows promise in cutting school absenteeism

Regular school attendance has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 30% of public school students being chronically absent in the 2021-2022 school year.
Experts believe that lack of connection to school is a major factor contributing to high rates of absenteeism. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

England homeschooling surge could become permanent, data suggests

The number of children being homeschooled in England has increased, with lifestyle and philosophical reasons cited as the main motivations.
Persistent absence from school remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, particularly among secondary school students and those with special needs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Labour pushes bill to tackle persistent school absenteeism

Labour plans to introduce a new register of children not in school to address persistent absenteeism.
One in three children taking GCSEs have missed almost three months of school since the pandemic. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Education

To Coax Kids Back, Schools Have to Innovate

Absenteeism rates in schools continue to rise even after the pandemic
COVID-19 has changed attitudes about attending school regularly [ more ]
berlin.de
5 months ago
Berlin

More respiratory infections in Berlin: increased sickness rates

Large numbers of people are absent due to illness before Christmas.
Various pathogens are causing the illnesses. [ more ]
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