Truancy Isn’t Just Skipping School: Understanding the Hidden Barriers Behind Absences
What Is Truancy? Understanding Chronic Absenteeism and Its Impact Truancy refers to unexcused absences from school and is a leading indicator of long-term academic and social disengagement. Unlike excused absences due to illness or family emergencies, chronic absenteeism—missing 10% or more of the school year—often signals deeper, systemic or personal challenges that students face daily. […]