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Gottfried, Michael A.; Kirksey, J. Jacob – Exceptional Children, 2022
Student absenteeism is a barrier to learning and an issue that requires policy intervention. Students with disabilities are of particular concern, as they miss school more often than students in any other demographic group. Affecting a key attribute of school structures, policies promoting full-day kindergarten began as an effort to improve…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Preschool Children, Students with Disabilities, Attendance
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Kirksey, J. Jacob; Gottfried, Michael A. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2021
With the rise in the availability of absenteeism data, it is clear that students are missing a staggering amount of school. Policymakers have focused efforts on identifying school programs that might reduce absenteeism. This study examined whether implementing the program "Breakfast After-the-Bell" (BAB) might reduce school absenteeism.…
Descriptors: Attendance, Breakfast Programs, Program Effectiveness, Nutrition
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Ansari, Arya; Gottfried, Michael A. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2018
Background: School absenteeism has been recognized as a growing issue in the United States, especially during the early elementary school years when it is most pervasive. Accordingly, there has been growing interest in understanding why children are absent and whether certain early educational experiences can reduce children's rates of school…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, Kindergarten, Child Care Centers
Ansari, Arya; Gottfried, Michael A. – Grantee Submission, 2018
Background: School absenteeism has been recognized as a growing issue in the United States, especially during the early elementary school years when it is most pervasive. Accordingly, there has been growing interest in understanding why children are absent and whether certain early educational experiences can reduce children's rates of school…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, Kindergarten, Child Care Centers
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Gottfried, Michael A.; Kirksey, J. Jacob; Hutt, Ethan – Teachers College Record, 2020
Background: Though policy makers are beginning to hold schools accountable for reducing chronic absenteeism, little attention has been paid to the role of teachers. No known study has examined whether rising cohorts of new teachers feel prepared to address this challenge. This is particularly problematic given that teachers with less experience…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Competencies, Attendance
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Plasman, Jay Stratte; Gottfried, Michael A. – Educational Policy, 2018
Applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) coursetaking is becoming more commonplace in traditional high school settings to help students reinforce their learning in academic STEM courses. Throughout U.S. educational history, vocational education has been a consistent focus for schools to keep students on the school-to-career…
Descriptors: STEM Education, High School Students, Learning Disabilities, Dropout Rate