Effects of Youth Savings Accounts on School Attendance and Academic Performance: Evidence from a Youth Savings Experiment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10834-018-9604-5
Abstract: Asset-accumulation interventions are promising tools for promoting better educational outcomes. However, little is known about the educational effects of youth-owned assets, particularly in resource-limited countries. The Ghana YouthSave Experiment established a rigorous foundation for exploring… read more here.
Keywords: youth savings; school; school attendance; performance ... See more keywords
Stability of income and school attendance among NYC students of low-income families
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econedurev.2018.01.003
Abstract: School attendance problems among low-income children present a considerable challenge to educators and may be associated with the economic circumstances of families. Using longitudinal administrative data from the Opportunity New York City-Family Rewards study (n… read more here.
Keywords: school; school attendance; income volatility; low income ... See more keywords
Can social groups impact schooling decisions? Evidence from castes in rural Senegal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2018.06.002
Abstract: Alongside classical determinants of education, there is a growing literature of social interactions in education which seems to be particularly concentrated in developed countries. This seems paradoxical as norms, culture and social capital appear to… read more here.
Keywords: social groups; groups impact; impact schooling; rural senegal ... See more keywords
Factors Affecting School Attendance and Implications for Student Achievement by Gender in Nepal
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DOI: 10.1080/09538259.2020.1769296
Abstract: ABSTRACT Gender–sensitive secondary school attendance and achievement data in developing countries is limited. We conduct an original survey of 8th, 9th and 10th grade students in urban and rural Nepal. We examine factors affecting attendance… read more here.
Keywords: attendance; gender; factors affecting; school attendance ... See more keywords
Secondary education spending and school attendance in South Africa: An ARDL approach
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DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2020.1825056
Abstract: Abstract The education system in South Africa is perceived to be expensive, inefficient, and under-performing relative to its peers. Hence, this study aims to investigate the relationship between secondary education spending and school attendance in… read more here.
Keywords: education spending; school; school attendance; education ... See more keywords
The association between home learning during COVID-19 lockdowns and subsequent school attendance among children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
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DOI: 10.1111/cch.13113
Abstract: BACKGROUND Children with neurodevelopmental conditions have high levels of school absence. During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools closed for many students. The relationship between home learning during school closures and subsequent school attendance requires attention to… read more here.
Keywords: school; subsequent school; school attendance; home learning ... See more keywords
8 A biopsychosocial model of care for children and young people (CYP) with persistent, unexplained, physical symptoms (PUPS)
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2019-rcpch-sahm.8
Abstract: Aims PUPS are common, reported by 10–25% of CYP.1 Symptoms can lead to poor function, overuse of medical resource and reduced school attendance. Co-morbid mental health problems often go unrecognised. Longer term outcomes include adult… read more here.
Keywords: camhs worker; school; school attendance; health ... See more keywords
Using Time Series Analysis to Estimate Complex Regular Cycles in Daily High School Attendance
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DOI: 10.1142/s0219477520500030
Abstract: The Trigonometric Box-Cox ARMA Trend Seasonal (TBATS) model has been designed to estimate complex cyclical patterns (e.g., weeks within years) in time series data. This paper seeks to evaluate its applicability to educational data, daily… read more here.
Keywords: time series; school attendance; daily high; attendance ... See more keywords
School Absenteeism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Pediatricians
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DOI: 10.1177/00099228231174772
Abstract: School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic signified a turn in education. During the 2020-2021 school year, school attendance rates dropped significantly compared with previous years, and absenteeism was more severe in school districts that closed… read more here.
Keywords: chronic absenteeism; covid pandemic; attendance; school ... See more keywords
Point of care SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid testing in schools improves school attendance.
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DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.17213.2
Abstract: Background: National lockdowns have led to significant interruption to children's education globally. In the Autumn term in 2020, school absence in England and Wales was almost five times higher than the same period in 2019.… read more here.
Keywords: point care; testing schools; school; school attendance ... See more keywords
Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of youths and parents seeking psychological treatment for school attendance problems
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261449
Abstract: Background Knowledge of school attendance problems (SAPs) is needed to inform treatments targeting SAPs and protecting youths from negative outcomes associated with SAPs. Objectives This study examined the school absence, absence categories (i.e., absence due… read more here.
Keywords: mental health; attendance problems; health problems; school attendance ... See more keywords