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It’s no secret that families can be a powerful partner in a student’s educational and overall success, and that success can falter when students aren’t consistently present at school. That’s why when it comes to reducing absenteeism, a family’s influence should not be underestimated. As you gear up for a successful new school year, consider incorporating these four strategies into your family engagement work as you improve student attendance and keep students growing and thriving. 

This week, management and organization scholars from across the globe convened for the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. Our co-founder & Chief Scientist Dr. Todd Rogers was in attendance in his capacity as Professor of Public Policy at Harvard. He shared the story of how EveryDay Labs and the proven-effective EveryDay Intervention was born, how it was scaled across the country, and the impact of better attendance on future worker earnings.

A strong attendance policy makes it easier for students and families to understand what is asked of them, ways their school is there to support, and how together you’ll build a positive school climate where students are actively engaged in their academic journey. Read on to discover how you can improve student attendance in the new school year with an attendance policy that is concise in messaging, clear in what it asks, and well-communicated to the entire school community.

With so many demands on today’s educators, from nurturing a safe and welcoming school climate to addressing unfinished learning, good attendance may not seem like the top priority. But absenteeism can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the classroom. Read on as we dive into what's at stake when absenteeism is not properly addressed.

Just like attaining a good bill of health, when it comes to mitigating chronic absenteeism, prevention can be the best cure. But how can busy educators get ahead of absenteeism challenges before they become even more severe and difficult to address? We have five strategies to incorporate into your efforts this year to help you ensure students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed.