In May 2024, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) partnered with Creation in Common to investigate kindergarten attendance and chronic absenteeism in Minnesota. The study aimed to uncover the root causes of absenteeism, identify barriers families face, and explore how education systems can better support consistent attendance. Please click on the following link to download the two-page report.

MDE Kindergarten Investigation Findings Report Summary (2)