BACK TO ALL FINDINGS Superintendent See the data behind the trends Your copy of the report is ready. Download the PDF 1. Staffing Conditions Are Stabilizing Unevenly Teacher shortages declined from 81% to 61% over two years. Pressure has shifted by role and district type rather than disappearing. 2. Chronic Absenteeism Remains Elevated 18% of students are chronically absent, up 1 point year over year. Attendance remains difficult to move at scale. 3. Planning Confidence Has Improved 79% of districts describe budget forecasts as very or fairly accurate. Leaders are adjusting planning approaches to manage unpredictability.