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Colorado Schools Struggle with 28% Chronic Absenteeism Post-Pandemic
8/29/2025
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Story summary
- In the 2024-25 school year, over 244,620 Colorado students experienced significant absenteeism, highlighting ongoing post-pandemic challenges.
- Average daily attendance fell to 91.4%, with chronic absenteeism rising to 28.4%.
- Denver Public Schools reported a chronic absenteeism rate of 38.1%, partly due to immigration enforcement fears.
- Schools are prioritizing family engagement and emotional support to enhance attendance.
