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Kirsten Hancock

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Kirsten J. Hancock
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Student attendance and educational outcomes: every day counts

Regular attendance at school provides children with opportunities to develop the basic skills for learning, and assists in the development of social skills including communication, self-esteem, teamwork and friendship building. Attendance is a precursor for learning and onward skill development. Understanding how patterns of attendance...