The pandemic is technically behind us, and most schooling has returned to face-to-face instruction. What has not returned to normal is student attendance.  An NPR study of 21 school districts found widespread, chronic absenteeism nationwide, leaving many teachers wondering, "Where are my students?" Follow on Twitter: @MonteSyrie  @Robin H @danacoledares  @tomwhitby  @bamradionetwork @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Monte Syrie is a high school ELA teacher in Washington state. A 27-year veteran, he writes extensively about his experiences in the classroom on his blog (www.letschangeeducation.com) and in his recently published book, better: A Teacher's Journey. Robin Hicks is a teacher of students who are learning in confinement.