Findings from the Graduate School for Education underscore the fact that the effects of absenteeism are cumulative, with each missed day contributing to classroom ‘chaos.’
“The core of being a teacher is instruction and helping kids grow and develop,” Gottfried says. “Absenteeism pulls teachers away from that core purpose.” The study, which focused on kindergarten teachers, found that higher student absenteeism led to lower satisfaction, reduced feelings of usefulness, and diminished belief in the teaching profession.
The findings underscore that the effects of absenteeism are cumulative, with each missed day contributing to what Gottfried calls growing classroom “chaos.” Teachers maintain instructional practices but experience declining morale and satisfaction, reinforcing the need to address absenteeism not only for students’ academic growth but also for teacher well-being.
Nanoparticle blueprints reveal path to smarter medicines
New research involving Penn Engineering shows detailed variation in lipid nanoparticle size, shape, and internal structure, and finds that such factors correlate with how well they deliver therapeutic cargo to a particular destination.
A generous gift from alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman brings the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa to the University of Pennsylvania. The latest addition to the Penn Art Collection expands Philadelphia's public art.
A massive chunk of ice, a new laser, and new information on sea-level rise
For nearly a decade, Leigh Stearns and collaborators aimed a laser scanner system at Greenland’s Helheim Glacier. Their long-running survey reveals that Helheim’s massive calving events don’t behave the way scientists once thought, reframing how ice loss contributes to sea-level rise.
