Michigan chronic absenteeism falls again, but more than 1 in 4 students miss too much school
The Detroit Public Schools Community District continued to see improvements in its chronic absenteeism rate, which was at 60% at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
Transportation efforts mark new school year in Detroit
The initiatives reflect city and school officials’ focus on targeting the systemic issues students in the city face that contribute to lower academic performance and poor attendance.
