Teacher Absences Affect Student Learning, Too

As teachers, we all know the frustrations of having students that are absent: the lost planning time, the extra time spent helping the student catch up, the extra stress on each end, etc... Yet, studies are showing that a teacher's absence can be just as bad on classroom success and stability. It's not just student performance and consistency at stake... it can be the very safety of our students. For more information, read this article.