Date &amp; Time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. <br><br> In this first installment of Mission: Attendance, you'll learn how to create a consistent approach to improving attendance. Dr. Marcy Burroughs, the Superintendent at the Sumter County Public School District in Alabama, will join to share how her district has reduced chronic absenteeism through a shared Attendance Manual, a codified approach to family engagement, and uniform reporting across school sites. You'll leave with a blueprint you can start using in your own district tomorrow.

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 at 2 p.m. <br><br> Join HopSkipDrive and Igor Petrovic, Director of Transportation at Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado, for a look at survey data that reveals a major gap between the McKinney-Vento standard and district reality, adding up to missed instructional time and real compliance risk. Attendees will also gain a district-level view of how to weigh cost, speed, and service when transportation needs can't wait.

Date &amp; Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2 p.m. <br><br> Join a panel of researchers, district leaders, and field experts for a conversation on new research showing that stronger connections with families can improve attendance, and how family engagement is working in real districts today. You'll leave with practical takeaways you can apply in your own district.

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> Join District Administration, Kaplan, and a panel of leading AP authors and master educators for a focused, 30-minute executive briefing to help inform modernization opportunities without compounding teacher burnout.