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Are Teachers Absent More? Examining Differences in Absence between K-12 Teachers and Other College-Educated Workers. EdWorkingPaper No. 23-872
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Rui Wang – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2023
While it is commonly believed that teachers take more absences than other professionals, few empirical studies have systematically investigated the prevalence of teacher absences in the US. This study documents the level of teacher absences and compares it with other college-educated workers. Using the Monthly Current Population Survey between the…
Descriptors: Teacher Attendance, Incidence, Professional Personnel, Teaching Conditions
Are Teachers Absent More? Examining Differences in Absence between K-12 Teachers and Other College-Educated Workers
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Rui Wang – Educational Review, 2025
While it is commonly believed that teachers take more absences than other professionals, few empirical studies have systematically investigated the prevalence of teacher absences in the U.S. This study documents the level of teacher absences and compares it with other college-educated workers. Using the Monthly Current Population Survey between…
Descriptors: Teacher Attendance, Attendance Patterns, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers