Michigan Among Top 10 U.S. States with Worst Decline in School Attendance

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Article courtesy of Techr.

Interesting study below. We at Michigan Mama News say homeschool for the WIN on this one (OPINION), whether online school, etc! However, there are other family issues and concerns out there that need to be addressed and possibly investigated. Please read on to view this study…

The study shows that Michigan has the seventh-worst decline in daily attendance in the U.S.

The research conducted by an online HR platform, Techr analyzed average daily attendance for three years (2019 to 2021) from Common Core Data (America’s Public Schools). The average decline in attendance was calculated to identify the top U.S. states where school attendance is dropping.

Michigan ranks seventh,

averaging 58,930 over three years. Between 2019 and 2021, daily attendance in the Great Lake State witnessed the highest average of 1,361,496 in 2019 and its lowest in 2021 (1,302,566).

Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Techr commented:

“The study shows that Michigan has the seventh highest decline in daily school attendance among all U.S. states.

“The significant decline in daily attendance among students can be attributed to a combination of factors. Key drivers include mental health challenges, bullying, logistical barriers such as transportation issues, and a lack of motivation or relevance in academic content. 

“State leaders and policymakers must adopt a multifaceted approach to reduce the decline in attendance. Strategies could include implementing early warning systems to identify at-risk students, developing individualized attendance plans that address specific barriers, and promoting supportive school environments that foster engagement.”

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The study was conducted by Techr, an online HR platform that helps businesses browse and compare leading HR software solutions.

Methodology 

The research analyzed average daily attendance for three years (2019 to 2021) from Common Core Data (America’s Public Schools). Average decline in attendance from 2019 to 2021 was calculated to identify the top U.S. states where school attendance is dropping.

Data Sources

• Daily Attendance Data →  https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/finance_data.asp
• Research Dataset → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13PRgunp4eoXdXcf-uhSgA2OwehqZ2E59DInWGkOol4w/edit?gid=1064885829#gid=1064885829 
• Study by → elearningindustry.com/hr-directory