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Study Reveals 22% Rise in Student Absences Post-Raids

6/17/2025

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A study by Thomas Dee shows a 22% rise in student absences in central California linked to January 2025 immigration raids.
Pre-kindergarten students experienced a significant 32% absence rate, reflecting increased parental fears of separation.
The research underscores potential long-term educational and economic consequences, hindering recovery efforts after COVID-19.
Findings indicate that strict immigration enforcement disrupts educational systems for both immigrant and U.S. citizen children.

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A study by Thomas Dee shows a 22% rise in student absences in central California linked to January 2025 immigration raids.
Pre-kindergarten students experienced a significant 32% absence rate, reflecting increased parental fears of separation.
The research underscores potential long-term educational and economic consequences, hindering recovery efforts after COVID-19.
Findings indicate that strict immigration enforcement disrupts educational systems for both immigrant and U.S. citizen children.