On April 4, 2024, our Deskside Briefing explored the pressing issue of school absenteeism among K-12 students in the United States. With National Public Radio recently reporting that over 14 million youth aren't attending school regularly, the urgency of addressing underlying mental health challenges contributing to nonattendance has never been clearer. Our community conversation brought together expert leaders who shared invaluable insights and practical strategies to combat chronic absenteeism and improve school attendance rates. Attendees had the chance to better understand the complexities surrounding nonattendance in children and teens and learn effective approaches to support them.
Overall, the event underscored the significance of collective efforts in addressing the challenges of school absenteeism and fostering a supportive environment for children and teens to thrive academically and emotionally. We sincerely thank all panelists and attendees for their valuable contributions to this important conversation. Additionally, take a look at our brand new adolescent focused webpage.