Date & Time: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this session, transportation expert Greg Jackson and a district practitioner will explore three student-centric transportation strategies districts are using to support consistent attendance in a rapidly changing environment. Learn how to adapt to new demands, coordinate across departments, and make thoughtful tradeoffs that protect both access and operational stability.
Superintendents who champion innovation while prioritizing equity, privacy and ethics can create smart schools that prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving world.
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, East Central ISD joins SchoolStatus to explore how districts can integrate academic, behavioral, and assessment data to surface hidden patterns behind absenteeism. Learn how cross-department collaboration and aligned data use can lead to more effective, equitable attendance strategies.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> This 30-minute Ed Talk will review a recent combination of data from the non-profit YouthTruth and SchoolStatus that reveals critical inflection points districts leaders can use to strengthen climate, improve attendance, and prevent chronic absenteeism. Hear effective strategies your district can implement right away.
Rhode Island's chronic absenteeism survey asks students, "Why have you been absent from school?" followed by a predetermined list of reasons including bullying, taking care of family, and illness.
School leaders are juggling a mandate that is more complex than ever: improve indoor air quality, reduce energy costs and, increasingly, address sustainability and decarbonization goals.
