Editorial: Illinois changes the label on school absenteeism, not the reality
The Illinois State Board of Education has recommended swapping out “chronic absenteeism,” a metric that tracks how many students miss 10% of school days, for “consistent attendance,” the percent of students who have been present for 90% or more of the school year. It’s the flip side of the same coin, but it’s a tad Orwellian and it’s also paired with a change that matters far more: how much ...
