Government launches new initiative to combat rising school absenteeism

Government launches new initiative to combat rising school absenteeism

The government is implementing a series of measures to address growing concerns about student attendance rates, with a new pilot program set to launch in 60 schools nationwide. Education Minister Helen McEntee described current absenteeism figures as “really alarming” and indicated she is “determined” to tackle what has become a troubling post-pandemic trend affecting schools … Read more