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.
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.
Federal immigration enforcement activity is increasingly affecting Minnesota schools, with district leaders reporting detentions of students, parents and staff on or near school grounds. In some districts, attendance has dropped by 20% to 40% as families keep children home over safety concerns.
