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Wise, William H. – 1994
Some educators have suggested that compulsory attendance legislation should be eliminated or that the number of required years be reduced. They assert that some students cannot be successful in school and others lack the willingness to learn. This paper presents findings of a study that examined the effect of student attendance and grades. The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance Patterns, Compulsory Education, Free Education