Oregon Reports Rise in School Attendance Rates

Recent data reveals a gradual improvement in school attendance rates in Oregon and New Zealand following pandemic-related declines. In Oregon, K-12 student attendance increased by nearly 4 percentage points, with 84.8% of ninth graders on track to graduate, marking a slight rise above pre-pandemic levels. The Oregon Department of Education reported that 76% of school districts saw higher attendance rates, but overall attendance remains below pre-pandemic figures. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced that regular attendance reached 51.3% in Term 3 of 2024, up 5.3 percentage points from the previous year, with significant gains in regions facing socioeconomic challenges. Both regions emphasize the importance of maintaining focus on education and improving attendance to ensure better outcomes for students. As educational authorities in both areas work to sustain these upward trends, further efforts are deemed necessary to enhance student engagement and success.