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1 in 3 NYC students chronically absent as rates remain stubbornly high

New York City’s chronic absenteeism rate remains stubbornly high, with 1 in 3 students missing at least 10% of the 2025-26 school year, according to figures released Thursday. The rate remained unchanged from 2024-25 before and is markedly higher than pre-pandemic…

1 in 3 NYC students chronically absent as rates remain stubbornly high

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Civic Election

Visit our Civic Election section for news and views on Winnipeg's 2026 elections for mayor, city councillors and school trustees.

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