In New York City, a recent study looked at how police actions and violent crimes impact student attendance. The research used data from public schools over six years, from 2013 to 2019. It focused on two main things: arrests made by police and reported violent crimes.

The study found something interesting. Arrests near schools were a strong predictor of student absences. This was especially true for schools with more Black students. In high schools, nearby arrests led to more absences, but only in schools with a high number of Black or low-income students.

Violent crimes near schools had a smaller effect. They were linked to more absences in elementary and middle schools (K-8). However, they didn't seem to affect high school attendance much.

This study shows that police actions can have different effects on different groups of students. It highlights the need to understand how policing impacts education, especially for Black and low-income students.


    # **Impact of Police Actions and Violent Crimes on Student Attendance in New York City**

    ## **Study Overview**
    - **Location**: New York City
    - **Time Frame**: 2013 to 2019
    - **Focus**: Public school data
    - **Key Metrics**:
        - Arrests made by police
        - Reported violent crimes

    ## **Key Findings**

    ### **Arrests Near Schools**
    - **Strong Predictor**: Arrests near schools were significantly linked to student absences.
    - **Disparities**:
        - **High Schools**: More absences in schools with a high number of Black or low-income students.
        - **Elementary and Middle Schools (K-8)**: Less pronounced effect.

    ### **Violent Crimes Near Schools**
    - **Smaller Effect**: Violent crimes were linked to more absences in elementary and middle schools (K-8).
    - **High Schools**: Minimal impact on attendance.

    ## **Conclusion**
    - **Differential Impact**: Police actions affect different student groups differently.
    - **Need for Understanding**: Emphasizes the importance of studying how policing impacts education, particularly for Black and low-income students.

    