Getting to school to learn and grow with peers is a key to each student’s success – it matters! Hear from families about the importance of attendance at school.
What is Chronic Absenteeism?
Defined by a student missing 10% of the school year for any reason, chronic absenteeism is a widespread issue. Missing high amounts of school has lasting effects on students’ early learning milestones, graduation rates, and life-long outcomes. It is critical to spread awareness of the importance of attendance in supporting students’ dreams, and to cultivate partnerships across families, schools, and communities in doing so.
This page offers research-based tips, strategies, and valuable resources to support students in getting to school. Explore below and together we can help ensure every child has the chance to succeed!

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Research-Based Tips & Strategies to Improve Attendance
- Texting to Improve Attendance
- Low-Cost Attendance Intervention Involving Families
- Reduce Absences in Early Grades with Personalize Postcards
- The Ad Council Report Attendance Messaging Toolkit
- 10 Tips to Improve Student Attendance for Secondary School Leaders
- 10 Tips to Improve Student Attendance for Elementary School Leaders
- Toolkits from Attendance Works: Cultivate a Schoolwide Culture of Attendance
- Education Service Center of Central Ohio Guide to Boosting Attendance
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