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.
Vermont schools are lowering chronic absenteeism, but about 1 in 4 students statewide are still chronically absent. State education officials want to update truancy laws to standardize definitions and focus on prevention over punishment.
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.
While much of the conversation around chronic absenteeism has focused on academic recovery, family engagement, student motivation, and socioeconomic barriers like transportation, another factor is playing an increasingly important role in whether students show up each day: school safety. In the year ahead, districts that are serious about improving attendance will need to confront this […]
Dr. Jeff Horton was recognized as District Administration's 2026's Superintendent of the Year and Dr. Carmen Balgobin has been named District Administration's 2026 Woman of the Year.
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.
The new school performance scoring system will take into account students' SOL test results, learning growth in reading and math, measures on readiness such as chronic absenteeism and participation in advanced coursework, and high school graduation rates.
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.
The answer starts with recognizing that our most powerful educational tool isn't technology. Rather, it's the one thing machines can never replicate: human curiosity.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9th at 2 p.m. ET <br> This webinar offers a blueprint to guide schools in creating a more human-centered transportation experience for students with IEPs and diverse neurodevelopmental needs. Learn strategies to mitigate chronic absenteeism and strengthen family engagement by ensuring parents and guardians are informed partners.
