Tone Even the strictest attendance policy can be communicated in a respectful, learner-centered manner. Simple tweaks like replacing deficit-based statements (“students will lose 10 points for each ...

A national issue hiding in plain sight "Chronic absence is not a new problem," said Hedy Chang, executive director of Attendance Works. "It nearly doubled during the pandemic, from 16 to 30% of ...

Springfield Public Schools has been reiterating for families that the only "excused" absences are for school-sponsored activities.