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Chronic absenteeism in Irish schools is double in disadvantaged Deis schools, widening educational inequality.
Chronic absenteeism in Irish schools is twice as high in disadvantaged Deis schools compared to non-Deis schools, with 35% of students in the most deprived primary schools missing 20 or more days in 2023/24, versus 17% in non-Deis schools.
Post-primary Deis schools saw 28% chronically absent, compared to 19% elsewhere.
While attendance improved slightly overall, progress has been uneven, with disadvantaged schools recovering less, raising concerns about widening educational inequality.
Factors like poverty, mental health, and family challenges are linked to absenteeism, and researchers urge targeted support, including the proposed Deis Plus model, to address disparities.
Data limitations, including incomplete reporting from about a quarter of schools, hinder full analysis.
El absentismo crónico en las escuelas irlandesas es el doble en las escuelas desfavorecidas de Deis, lo que aumenta la desigualdad educativa.