The Attendance Crisis We Can't Ignore

In Episode 66, the Stunt Brothers take a closer look at how student absenteeism is impacting learning, engagement, and classroom culture in schools across Canada. Roy and Martin dive into Ontario’s controversial policy of linking grades to attendance and explore the growing debate surrounding student accountability and the role schools should play in addressing chronic absenteeism. Listeners will hear about the real challenges teachers face when students regularly miss class and how absenteeism affects classroom dynamics, relationships, and academic success. The duo also examines the impact of mental health concerns, rising student needs, increased screen time, and shifting parent and student attitudes about the importance of school in shaping today’s attendance patterns. Drawing on comments and stories shared on Cross Country Checkup, Roy and Martin bring a wide range of perspectives into the conversation while encouraging listeners to weigh in with their own experiences, opinions, and insights on this important and timely issue. Join the Stunt Brothers as they unpack one of the biggest challenges facing education today and explore what can be done to reconnect students with school.Learn more at stuntbrothers.caSend us Fan MailGet InvolvedRate & Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/after-the-bell-a-stunt-brothers-production/id1788804386Rate & Review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OD77C1YjJOjwwBfsnnu1u Follow the show with our Facebook Group:          https://www.facebook.com/groups/941827558047720/Visit our website: https://stuntbrothers.ca/