Chronic absenteeism is a growing concern for districts but did you know that students who show meaningful growth in their social-emotional skills are about half as likely to be chronically absent as similar students who did not show that growth? Read more on this topic in our recent blog: https://t.co/eTCARNz2R2
Chronic absenteeism is one of schools' biggest challenges. But the measure treats all absences the same.
In a new paper, Sam Hollon & I examine excused & unexcused absences separately using student-level data from Indiana.
What we found: Not all absences are created equal.
Proactive attendance support doesn't stop for summer. It's a great time to re-engage the students who need it most. Full video with all the tips here: https://t.co/kHoX2UE5IA
Summer may be just beginning, but it's a great time to think about welcome back campaigns to set families up for strong attendance in the 26-27 school year... get some quick tips in 40 seconds!
Georgia districts & courts are moving from punishment to problem-solving as they improve attendance. Our partners in @SCCPSS share how they work with local courts to help more families stay out of the legal system and get the support they need. Full story: https://t.co/KfkExLNvqq
Did you miss our session with Fenicia Jacks, Manager- Attendance and Truancy at @SFUnified?
Catch our recap, providing new framing for attendance improvement strategies and applying them in a fun, interactive session featuring clips from Abbott Elementary. https://t.co/H17govV2fS
While the Education Scorecard presents data revealing that we're in a "learning recession," our partners in @WBRSchools@apsupdate@mpusdway, and @dcpublicschools are making big learning gains despite the nationwide recession https://t.co/UL8lI3uKCg
Looking for a partner in attendance improvement? Join our live demo tomorrow at 10 PT/1 ET and see how our EveryDay Platform and evidence-based communications can make your efforts more efficient and effective! https://t.co/fAkIPkEKRS
With the year nearly over, flu season under your belt and pollen counts off the charts, you likely have some rich student attendance data to reflect and act on. We've got tips to help you get started with your year end reflections https://t.co/jBjiogS7OH
How can schools strengthen relationships with students & families while improving attendance? Join Fenicia Jacks of @SFUnified next Friday for an interactive session inspired by Abbott Elementary https://t.co/OSkLijYYU8
Fulton County Juvenile Court Presiding Judge Caren Cloud shares how her team partners with local districts to keep students connected to learning and support instead of legal escalation. Watch the full video here: https://t.co/ZcGK3lLcxB
What happens when you engage families as partners for better attendance? Our partners in @SCCPSS share what they saw happen with more family conversations around attendance https://t.co/Mt31ZuEGuI
Positivity and celebration goes a long when when building a culture of attendance. You can now automate positive attendance messages directly from the EveryDay Platform when students are on a roll with good attendance! Get the details: https://t.co/328G8WDNP4
Are you a K-12 district/school educator curious about how our solution can help you improve attendance? We're hosting a live demo on 5/15 and you're invited to tune in and get your questions answered... see you there? https://t.co/e8HWVUNsIG
Presiding judge of the Fulton County Juvenile Court, Judge Caren Cloud shares how strong and trusting relationships drive productive and restorative conversations when addressing truancy and chronic absenteeism... watch the full video https://t.co/7XkzbTbtFu