Why Compassionate Responses to Truancy Work
When students stop showing up to school, it’s easy to label the behavior as defiance or lack of motivation. But what if we responded to chronic absenteeism not with punishment, but with empathy, education, and support? That’s the foundation behind Truancy 101, an evidence-based online truancy intervention program that takes a compassionate approach to school […]
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. […]