In this episode of the Urban Schoolhouse, we break down the real difference between truancy and chronic absenteeism—two terms schools use that often get confused. Educators explain how each one is defined, why they matter, and how absences (excused and unexcused) impact student learning. You’ll learn what schools look for, how attendance affects academic progress, and simple ways families can partner with teachers to keep kids on track. Perfect for any parent who wants to understand the syste...
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In this episode of the Urban Schoolhouse, we break down the real difference between truancy and chronic absenteeism—two terms schools use that often get confused. Educators explain how each one is defined, why they matter, and how absences (excused and unexcused) impact student learning. You’ll learn what schools look for, how attendance affects academic progress, and simple ways families can partner with teachers to keep kids on track. Perfect for any parent who wants to understand the syste...
Episode 10: Know Your Rights! Being Unhoused and Public Education
Urban Schoolhouse
33 minutes
1 week ago
Episode 10: Know Your Rights! Being Unhoused and Public Education
In this powerful episode, we break down what every student and family should know about the McKinney-Vento Act—the federal law that protects the educational rights of unhoused youth. We explore how housing instability impacts a student’s social-emotional wellbeing, behavior, sense of safety, and connection at school, and why consistent support from educators and communities matters. Tune in to learn how schools can remove barriers, provide stability, and ensure every unhoused student has acce...
Urban Schoolhouse
In this episode of the Urban Schoolhouse, we break down the real difference between truancy and chronic absenteeism—two terms schools use that often get confused. Educators explain how each one is defined, why they matter, and how absences (excused and unexcused) impact student learning. You’ll learn what schools look for, how attendance affects academic progress, and simple ways families can partner with teachers to keep kids on track. Perfect for any parent who wants to understand the syste...
