In the year their parents received an eviction filing, students had two more absences than expected. Since students average just over seven absences per year, this is a meaningful increase in missed school days.
These estimates are likely conservative and the numbers should be higher, as many students who experience housing instability might not be identified in the databases.
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Now we know that even the threat of eviction can push kids into tougher school environments and lead to more absences and suspensions.
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