ERIC Number: ED674073
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jun
Pages: 42
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The Impact of High-Impact Tutoring on Student Attendance: Evidence from a State Initiative. EdWorkingPaper No. 24-1107
Monica G. Lee; Susanna Loeb; Carly D. Robinson
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University
Student absenteeism surged during and after the pandemic, harming engagement and achievement. We evaluate the impact of Washington DC's High-Impact Tutoring (HIT) Initiative--designed to mitigate learning loss through targeted academic supports--on student absenteeism. Using daily attendance data and a within-student fixed effects design, we find that students were 1.2 percentage points less likely to be absent on days they were scheduled for tutoring, a 7.0% reduction. Bundling key features of high-impact tutoring, such as in-school delivery, smaller tutor-student ratios, and increased frequency of sessions, further amplify the effect. These results highlight HIT's potential to boost engagement while promoting equitable access to supportive learning environments.
Descriptors: Tutoring, Attendance, Attendance Patterns, Learner Engagement, Educational Practices, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Program Evaluation, At Risk Students, Language Arts, Mathematics Instruction
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Brown University Box 1985, Providence, RI 02912. Tel: 401-863-7990; Fax: 401-863-1290; e-mail: annenberg@brown.edu; Web site: https://annenberg.brown.edu/
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Smith Richardson Foundation; Arnold Ventures
Authoring Institution: Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University
Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia
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