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‘Chronic absenteeism’ at Delhi govt schools: Easier to bring back younger kids, say officials

‘Chronic absenteeism’ at Delhi govt schools: Easier to bring back younger kids, say officials

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A quarter of the children up to age 7 enrolled in Delhi government schools have been identified as “chronic absentees” during the course of the ongoing academic year, after being back in school following a two-year gap. The Indian Express had Thursday reported that between April 1 and October 20, 3.48 lakh children — or […]

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Sickness to migration to death in family: 18% of Delhi govt school students absent since academic year start

Sickness to migration to death in family: 18% of Delhi govt school students absent since academic year start

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Since the start of this academic year, more than 3 lakh children in Delhi government schools, accounting for 18% of the total students enrolled in them, have been identified with “chronic absenteeism”, meaning that they have been absent from school for seven consecutive days or 20 out of 30 working days. Of the 3,48,344 children […]

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