Excuse To Go - Every Kid, Every School, Every Day

WHAT IS CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM?

Chronic absenteeism means missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused, unexcused, or suspensions. It’s just 2 days a month, which might not sound like much, but the impact on your grades, test scores and future can be huge.

WHAT IS CHRONIC PRESENTEEISM?

Chronic presenteeism means being at school 90% of the time. These kids score better on standardized tests, get better grades, have better health, and brighter futures. This is where you want to be.

PPS Attendance Dashboard

Get real-time updates on your school and district’s attendance rates.

Other PPS Dashboards

Explore other district data, like enrollment, suspension, graduation rates and more.

Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Family Hotline

Have a question or need support? Call in 24/7 to the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Family Hotline.
A representative may answer, but if not — please leave a voicemail.
For calls in English (412) 265-8536
Para llamadas en Español (412) 335-7446

WHAT WAS YOUR EXCUSE TO GO?

Think back to your school days. What got you out of bed on a rainy Monday? What kept you going? By sharing our motivations with kids, we can encourage them to find their own.

Download the Excuse To Go social media toolkit here!

Resource Gallery

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THANK YOU

This initiative was made possible by grants from