Will attendance-based grading improve school absenteeism?

By Jess Whitley, Professor of Inclusive Education, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
David Smith, Professor of Counselling Psychology, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Maria Rogers, Canada Research Chair in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Well-being, Carleton University
Natasha McBrearty, PhD student, Population Health, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Systemic barriers, mental-health issues and insufficient school supports for students with disabilities are among the factors that affect absenteeism rates.

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