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Reading growth depends on more than a strong curriculum. The students making the most progress have something else working in their favor: consistent time in class, families who know how to help, and adults who spot early signals before small challenges grow. Attendance patterns often shift well before test scores do. Districts that connect those signals to timely family communication give educators the opportunity to act early, and give families the context they need to step in with confidence. If your district is investing in literacy, making sure attendance and family communication are part of that strategy is where the return gets bigger. Read more in the article → https://lnkd.in/gytyT5uR

Tight budget season? Start by looking at which students need support most. Student data insights helps district leaders focus staffing, time, and outreach where it will make the biggest difference. If you can connect student data to see the whole student, you can reach those who need support sooner and use your resources with intention. We pulled together a few practical ways to put student data to work: https://lnkd.in/gTtNH3Kt

Attendance data can tell you what is happening—but not always why. In this new article from The Learning Counsel, Dr. Kara Stern, Ph.D. explores how schools can go beyond surface-level metrics to uncover the real drivers behind student absenteeism. The key insight: patterns in attendance are signals—but student experiences reveal the root causes. Bridging that gap is where meaningful change happens. For district leaders and educators focused on engagement and outcomes, this piece offers a thoughtful perspective on turning data into action. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gA_KbYTB #EducationLeadership #K12 #StudentEngagement #DataDriven #ChronicAbsenteeism

Sending relevant messages to families is critical to engaging families. Get the latest benchmarks and best practices in our latest webinar. Learn what it means, and how to act! https://lnkd.in/gxhT9mRE

April's Mission: Attendance resources are live, and this month's drop is built around one idea: the relationships you've been investing in all year are ready to pay off. Five free resources for educators at every level, from a conversation framework backed by real message data to a district guide on family engagement, a staff reflection protocol, a transition resource for 5th grade teachers, and a webinar recording with new attendance warning signs worth knowing before the year ends. Everything is in the Hub. Sign up and gain access https://lnkd.in/g5xw8vrB

Starting relationships with something positive changed everything for two districts. Now, families are engaging in frank conversations about absenteeism. They're sharing their stories, and social workers are recommending solutions that get kids back to class. Hear their stories in our upcoming District Administration EdTalk 📅 April 29 | 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gGnDR-aZ

Thank you to Rhea Kelly and THE Journal for sharing our time-based attendance tracking updates to Attend! Read the news and hear from Dr. Kara Stern, Ph.D. to learn why this enhancement matters in your district: https://lnkd.in/gWCEGZ2P #k12 #schooldistricts #districtleaders #schoolstatusattend #attendancetracking

“Chronic absenteeism has been treated like an unsolvable problem for too long . . . When you know which students need you most, and you reach their families with a relevant, personal message before things get hard, you change the outcome. The data is right there. Proactive, positive engagement works.” That’s Dr. Kara Stern, Ph.D.'s take on the latest Midyear Attendance Trends Report. Check out the article here on Campus Resilience & Security: https://lnkd.in/g-5br76E

“Since 2023-24, attendance rates have improved slightly from 92.87% to 93.63% in 146 districts examined by SchoolStatus, a K12 software provider. During the first half of the current school year, chronic absenteeism dropped to 18.98%, which is well below the national average at 23%.” Read this piece from District Administration Magazine to learn more about what superintendents are doing to turn the tables on chronic absenteeism. https://lnkd.in/gF-d2Ujs

Two districts, one big and one small, have reduced chronic absenteeism. Learn how they used family partnerships to do it. How connecting with families solves absenteeism: https://lnkd.in/gR2DWWbT