Student Absenteeism

Turning Attendance Data Into Family Action

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This California district cut chronic absenteeism in half. Learn how they used insight and early action to reach families and change outcomes.

Schools Made Steady Progress Boosting Attendance With This Strategy Change

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:34:44 GMT

The timing and tenor of communication with families matter, according to a new analysis.

Removing Transportation and Attendance Barriers for Homeless Youth

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us to see how districts around the country are supporting vulnerable students, including those covered under the McKinney–Vento Act.

What Happens When a Shorter School Calendar Meets Chronic Absenteeism?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:54:04 GMT

Short academic years hinder efforts to catch up students, study finds.

Solving Chronic Absenteeism Isn't 'One-Size-Fits-All,' This Leader Says

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:56:15 GMT

Proactive, sensitive communication with families can make a big difference.

Progress on Absenteeism Is Stalling. What Can We Do About It? (Opinion)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:07:03 GMT

Recent attendance trends indicate that something fundamental about schooling has changed.

Absenteeism May Hurt Academics Long Before It Becomes 'Chronic'

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:42:34 GMT

The 10% threshold for chronic absenteeism may be too high to predict academic risk, study says.

The Surprising Factor That Makes Absenteeism Interventions More Successful

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:56:43 GMT

Schools are communicating more with parents about their kids' attendance. When they do it matters.

Should Kids Miss School for Vacation? Parents Say Yes, Teachers Aren't So Sure

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:27:40 GMT

Parents seem increasingly comfortable pulling their children out of school for vacations, ��Ķ��vlog say.

A Guide to Building a School Calendar That Maximizes Attendance

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:28:36 GMT

Districts strategically schedule long weekends, work days, and spirit weeks to help boost attendance.

Boosting Attendance: What Are Schools Doing to Cut Chronic Absenteeism?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:01:00 GMT

Chronic absenteeism still plagues schools. Learn the real impacts and proven strategies districts use to boost attendance.

Should Parents Face Criminal Penalties for Their Children's Poor Attendance?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:18:46 GMT

Schools shift from a punitive approach with penalties for truancy to a greater emphasis on prevention.

What the Research Says Schools Should Do About Chronic Absenteeism

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:39:40 GMT

Recent research and surveys shed some new light on America's chronic absenteeism problem.

Jefferson County Leads the Way in Student Attendance

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:40:03 GMT

Hear how PowerSchool Attendance Intervention gave Jefferson County insight into attendance patterns, improved documentation, and more.

3 Ways to Get Students to Care About Chronic Absenteeism

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:54 GMT

A quarter of students said missing three weeks of school wasn't a problem in a new survey.

Is Missing 3 Weeks of School a Problem? A Quarter of Students Say No

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:51:47 GMT

District leaders say cutting absences is among their most pressing challenges. Many students don't think it's such a big deal.

Rethinking Attendance: Leadership Strategies with AI and Student Data

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:54:42 GMT

Move beyond myths & use data/AI to boost student engagement.

Quiz: What Are the Best Ways to Fight Chronic Absenteeism?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:04:22 GMT

What does the research say about fighting absenteeism? What gets in the way of students attending school? Quiz yourself!

Moving the Needle on Attendance: What’s Working NOW

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT

See how family engagement is improving attendance, and how to put it to work in schools.

The Low-Cost, Low-Lift Way These Districts Used to Reduce Student Absences

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:22:52 GMT

Dozens of districts tested this strategy as one component of their absenteeism-fighting strategy.

What School Leaders Learned When They Talked to Families About Absenteeism

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:39:06 GMT

A district enlisted its community to find out why students were missing school and responded accordingly.

This Educator Shows Why Family Trust Is Key to School Attendance

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:30:58 GMT

Overhauling family engagement helped Richmond, Va. public schools helped boost attendance. Here's how.

1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:13:41 GMT

Chronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.

Breaking the Cycle: Future-Proofing Schools Against Chronic Absenteeism

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:50:00 GMT

Chronic absenteeism is a signal, not just data. Join us for a webinar on reimagining attendance with research & AI!

A Seat at the Table: We Can’t Engage Students If They Aren’t Here: Strategies to Address the Absenteeism Conundrum

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:29:00 GMT

Absenteeism rates are growing fast. Join Peter DeWitt and experts to learn how to re-engage students & families.

Lawmakers Want to Fix Student Absenteeism With Ice Cream Parties, Data, and More

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:43:09 GMT

State lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills aiming to make school attendance a priority.

An NFL Franchise Is Tackling Chronic Student Absenteeism. Here's How (Opinion)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Athletes understand why showing up every day to work matters. Can they persuade students?

How Absences Affect Everyone in the Classroom (DOWNLOADABLE)

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:46 GMT

Chronic absenteeism affects the whole classroom environment. Here's how.