• Social disengagement and feelings of alienation 2 • Increased frequency of disruptive behavior 3 • Strained relationships with teachers 4 • Adverse health outcomes and poverty in adulthood 5 Missing 10% of school days or more has a significant and cumulative impact on a child’s life and has been linked to not only reduced academic achievement, 2 but also:
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