Tag: absences
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Ottawa School Absences Hit 8% as Rates Double from Last Year
Overview: Absence Rates in Ottawa Schools Ottawa is facing a notable uptick in student absences, with current data showing an overall absence rate around 8%. That’s nearly twice the peak experienced during the previous school year, according to Ottawa Public Health (OPH), which collects and analyzes absentee data from two local school boards. The new…
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Ottawa School Absences Spike to 8% Amid Seasonal Illness Wave
Ottawa sees sharp rise in student absences Ottawa Public Health reports that absence rates in Ottawa schools have climbed to about 8% this season, nearly doubling the peak reached during the previous school year. The data, gathered from two local school boards, signals a significant uptick in student illnesses or other factors contributing to unscheduled…