Virtual Learning in Kindergarten Through Grade 12 During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Chronic Absenteeism
In this cross-sectional study, chronic absenteeism rates were substantially higher in school districts that used virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with in person. Understanding how to reduce chronic absenteeism and use virtual learning without potentially negative consequences are key policy questions moving forward.
Authors
- William N. Evans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3470-8627)
- Kathryn Muchnick
- Olivia Rosenlund
Institutions
- University of Notre Dame (US)
- National Bureau of Economic Research (US)
- Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2024-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.29569
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.38