Date &amp; 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.

A one-year moratorium on unsupervised student use of AI would allow time to establish safety protocols.

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.

When school leaders shift their mindset, compliance can transform from a burden into a springboard for meaningful, lasting progress