Arya Ansari|Kelly M. Purtell
Absenteeism in Head Start and Children's Academic Learning
University of Virginia|The Ohio State University
using nationally representative data family child experiences survey 2009 cohort n 2842 study examined implications 3 4yearolds absences head start early academic learning findings study revealed children missed days school especially chronically absent demonstrated fewer gains areas math literacy preschool year moreover excessive absenteeism found detract potential benefits quality preschool education especially problematic early learning children entered head start program less developed skill set implications policy practice discussed