去年密歇根州长期旷课率上升到近28%,
Michigan's chronic absenteeism rose to nearly 28% last year, harming student learning and outpacing other states in response.
密歇根州长期缺勤现象激增,近28%的学生去年至少缺课18天——从人口流行前阶段开始——影响学习,特别是早期年级的学习。
Chronic absenteeism in Michigan has surged, with nearly 28% of students missing at least 18 days of school last year—up from pre-pandemic levels—impacting learning, especially in early grades.
尽管作出了诸如家访和法院威胁等努力,但执法工作仍然不连贯,许多家庭将儿童撤到家中上学,无人监督。
Despite efforts like home visits and court threats, enforcement remains inconsistent, and many families withdraw children for homeschooling without oversight.
国家缺乏统一的逃学定义或协调战略,导致阅读和数学成绩下降。
The state lacks a unified definition of truancy or a coordinated strategy, contributing to declining reading and math scores.
专家指出,贫穷、运输问题和流行病时代的规范是关键驱动因素,而密歇根州在应对危机方面落后于其他国家。
Experts cite poverty, transportation issues, and pandemic-era norms as key drivers, while Michigan lags behind other states in addressing the crisis.