In many urban districts, where cost constraints and expanding school choice options have reduced or eliminated access to traditional school bus service, students increasingly rely on public transportation.

In a new study, Johns Hopkins University researcher Marc Stein examines the impact of public transportation use on student absenteeism, finding a significant link between how - and whether - students get to school.

He joins CPRE Knowledge Hub managing editor Keith Heumiller to discuss his findings and their potential implications for families, school leaders, and other stakeholders.