"Absent from School: Understanding and Addressing Absenteeism" by Gottfried & Hutt is a 2019 textbook published by Harvard Education Press. It is a comprehensive resource focusing on the subject area of education, specifically addressing absenteeism in schools. Written by authors Robert Balfanz, Todd Rogers, and Elaine Allensworth, this trade paperback book is 274 pages long and explores educational policy, behavioral management, and parent participation in the context of absenteeism. The insights and strategies presented in this book aim to help educators and administrators effectively address and mitigate absenteeism in schools.