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The growth of private travel sports is causing more students to miss school for tournaments, adding to chronic absenteeism; more than 17 percent of students were chronically absent last year, and 26 percent of surveyed Massachusetts superintendents said travel sports worsen attendance. Families say club teams can be important for skill development and college opportunities, but missed classes can increase academic stress and give wealthier athletes an edge in school-team selection. By contrast, school-sponsored sports can motivate students to attend, maintain grades, and stay engaged.
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