1 in 3 students are chronically absent from school (aka miss at least 10% of the school year). That’s double the number of chronically absent students since 2018.†
1 in 3 students are chronically absent from school (aka miss at least 10% of the school year). That’s double the number of chronically absent students since 2018.* One reason? A lack of access to clean clothes. That’s where Whirlpool comes in. They’re on a mission to end the cycle, one laundry machine at a time. |
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CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM: THE FACTS |
The Department of Education has dubbed it “a hidden educational crisis.” |
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| An estimated 6.5 million students across the US became chronically absent during the 2021-2022 school year. |
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| 1 in 5 students don’t have access to clean clothes, making them more likely to miss school.† |
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| A student who is chronically absent any year between grades 8 and 12 is 7x more likely to drop out.‡ |
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Chronic absenteeism has been linked to diminished health, involvement with the criminal justice system, and poverty. |
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Whirlpool founded the program in 2015, after a teacher asked the brand for help addressing her students' needs. |
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🧺 Nationwide Support They’ve installed washers and dryers in more than 150 schools across 40 states. |
| 🗓️ Increased Attendance Nearly 80% of high-risk elementary school students who participated in the program increased their attendance by an average of 16 days.§ |
⬇️ Reduced Risk Nearly 61% are no longer at risk of chronic absenteeism.§ |
📝 Future Goals Expand Care Counts™ toall 50 states and double the number of participating schools by 2028. |
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We’re working on a podcast miniseries with psychologist, author, and parent educator, Dr. Jazmine McCoy, about this very topic. The first ep drops Tuesday, Nov 7. |
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