Virtual learning in kindergarten through grade 12 during the COVID-19 pandemic and chronic absenteeism

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About The Study: Chronic absenteeism rates were substantially higher in school districts that used virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with in person in this cross-sectional study. Understanding how to reduce chronic absenteeism and use virtual learning without potentially negative consequences are key policy questions moving forward. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, William N. Evans, PhD, email wevans1@nd.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.29569)

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