absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents– 15%.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
In 2019, according to state data, the chronic absenteeism rate at McCormick was 24.4%.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
State of play: Chronic absenteeism spiked to 50% in 2021–22, but has steadily decreased to 47% in 2022–23 and 44% in 2023–24.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents– 15%.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
In 2019, according to state data, the chronic absenteeism rate at McCormick was 24.4%.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
State of play: Chronic absenteeism spiked to 50% in 2021–22, but has steadily decreased to 47% in 2022–23 and 44% in 2023–24.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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