Attendance Works

Attendance Works is a national and state initiative that pushes for better policy and practice to improve school attendance.

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A new analysis of 2024-25 data @attendanceworks & @JHU_EGC finds that too many U.S. schools still face high or extreme levels of chronic absence. When rates are at these levels, the whole student body & its teachers are often impacted. https://t.co/vF6wmngRn5
@educationweek
@AEI

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Deadline is June 18! TN, show what afterschool means to you in a drawing, painting, graphic design, or mural and you could win $500 and have your artwork viewed by millions for #LightsOnAfterschool. See the full rules for submitting your entry: https://t.co/bKbTN6fEKC

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

A new analysis of 2024-25 data @attendanceworks & @JHU_EGC finds that too many U.S. schools still face high or extreme levels of chronic absence. When chronic absence rates are at these levels, the whole student body & its teachers are often impacted. https://t.co/vF6wmngRn5

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

We are excited to participate in the Institute for Educational Leadership's 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference. #CSxFE26 https://t.co/KbS28o9Ke7
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Attending #CSxFE today? Join Attendance Works for two May 28 sessions:
8:30 am PT: The California Story Plenary, in person and livestreamed
3:45 pm PT: Making Attendance Matter: Developing Your Leadership Voice
See you there!
Register: https://t.co/VT8WYc8q2F

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

Community school leaders play an important role in improving attendance. Join Hedy Chang and Gisela Ariza of Attendance Works on May 28 at 3:45 pm PT for “Making Attendance Matter: Developing Your Leadership Voice” at #CSxFE.
Register here: https://t.co/VT8WYc8q2F

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On May 28 at 8:30 am PT, join Hedy Chang of Attendance Works during @IELconnects California Story Plenary to discuss youth engagement, community collaboration & evidence-based approaches that improve attendance. This session is in person & live streamed: https://t.co/VT8WYc8q2F

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

A strong culture of wellness is linked to students’ optimism about the future. @GENYOUthNow insights find that students in schools with strong wellness cultures are 2-4x more likely to report positive future expectations.
https://t.co/WLx56qJOif

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

We’re presenting at @IELconnects annual National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, May 26-29, 2026! Join us at a pre-conference session for a deep dive into improving attendance by addressing student health. Register and learn more: https://t.co/VT8WYc8q2F

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Students tell us that school meals & physical activity matter. @GENYOUthNow insights find that 2 in 3 students with strong attendance say physical activity makes them want to come to school and 9 in 10 say school breakfast and lunch make the day better.
https://t.co/WLx56qJOif

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Thank you to everyone who joined Attendance Awareness Campaign webinar 2, Engage and Build Bridges in the Summer! In case you missed it, the recording will soon be available here: https://t.co/pqt9Xz0pgJ

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Start the next school year strong! Review your year-long attendance plan and identify activities, events and strategies that can help keep students engaged throughout the school year. Explore the updated Year-Long Planning resource for grades K-12: https://t.co/jChImEXkuw

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

A strong culture of wellness can help students show up & stay engaged. New @GENYOUthNow insights find that students in schools with a weak culture of wellness are more than 3x as likely to be frequently or chronically absent. Wellness supports attendance.
https://t.co/WLx56qJOif

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

The U.S. entered a “learning recession” in 2013, years before the pandemic, as
student progress in math and reading stalled and began to decline, according to the latest
Education Scorecard from @HarvardCEPR and the @seda_data . Learn more: https://t.co/VM5xxPRKXj

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📢 We’re live. Join us & partners for Engage & Build Bridges in the Summer & explore how summer connection can support attendance, belonging & a stronger start to the school year. #YourPresenceMatters
https://t.co/MW7GAcSN4j
@FutureEdGU | @IELconnects | @BeALearningHero

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

📅 Today’s the day. Join us at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET for Engage & Build Bridges in the Summer and learn how engagement over the summer months can help students return ready to connect & attend. #YourPresenceMatters
https://t.co/U6s71tGANW
@readingby3rd | @CISNational | @JHU_EGC

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The Parent Institute for Quality Education’s (@PIQEUSA) 2026 Winter Family Needs Assessment found that over 40% of caregivers report work schedules or transportation barriers that make it difficult to attend school meetings or events. Read more: https://t.co/2h4hwNUkL5

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⏰ Just 1 day left to register for AAC webinar 2! Join us tomorrow, May 13, to learn how engaging students & families during the summer can support attendance & engagement in the school year ahead. #YourPresenceMatters
🔗 Register: https://t.co/maSvTN2Bdt
@MENTORnational

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

📘 How can summer months help strengthen attendance & engagement in the fall? Join us on May 13 for Engage and Build Bridges in the Summer & learn practical strategies schools and communities can use. #YourPresenceMatters
🔗 Save your spot!
https://t.co/moOdLF4iJj

[Attendance Works @attendanceworks]

📘 How can summer months help strengthen attendance & engagement in the fall? Join us on May 13 for Engage and Build Bridges in the Summer & learn practical strategies schools and communities can use. #YourPresenceMatters
🔗 Save your spot!
https://t.co/moOdLF4iJj