Why are teens missing so much school?
In recent years, chronic absenteeism among students has become a pressing concern, especially with its stark rise since the onset of the pandemic. Defined as missing at least 10% of school days, this issue has significant implications for academic success and overall well-being.
But what’s causing students to miss so much school? What are we missing?
We all need to work together to help teens succeed. Here's how.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- USAToday: Interested in fan fiction? Here’s what you need to know to start.
- Bark: What is Fan Fiction? Here’s Why Kids Are Going Wild for Online Stories
- Fanfic Sites: fanfiction.net | Archive of Our Own
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
- Vox: Why so many kids are still missing school
- Teen Life Podcast: Parasocial Relationships
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Fan Fiction
05:06 Fan Fiction and Popular Books
09:28 Cautionary Notes about Fan Fiction
11:08 Fan Edits
15:23 School Absences
16:00 Factors Contributing to Absences
19:06 The Consequences of Absences
20:36 Understanding the Reasons Behind Absences
23:24 The Consequences of Skipping School
