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Every Day Counts: Driving Student Attendance through Strong Use of Data
This article from U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Ed Tech shares examples of how states are using data to address absenteeism and attendance. The
Resources to Improve Attendance
The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center has a range of ideas and resources to support educators in partnering with families to reduce chronic absenteeism and
“Back to the Classroom”: Resources from the Ad Council to Overcome Absenteeism
The Ad Council Research Institute, with support from the Overdeck Family Foundation, has recently produced findings from a nationwide survey of families about school attendance.
Ohio’s Guide for Supporting Student Attendance
Promoting daily attendance starts with effectively making the case that attendance matters. Research has found that families have high hopes for their children yet did
Video: Closing the Learning Gap: A WOSU PBS Episode with Dr. Boone
In this PBS video, which aired on October 17, 2022, Dr. Barbara Boone talks about how families can work with their child and their child’s
Videos: Communicating with Parents/Caregivers Who Don’t Speak English
When educators are able to communicate effectively with all families of students, including those who do not speak English well, students have a greater chance
