How Do We Get Students to Attend Today to Transform Their Tomorrow?

Stacy Arena • Cahn Fellow 2023

Raising awareness of the importance of consistent attendance in education is vital, as it directly impacts learning outcomes and overall student success. Encouraging and promoting regular attendance goes beyond decreasing absences; it is about fostering strong relationships and trust with parents, communities, and students, while collaboratively addressing any barriers that might hinder good school attendance.

How do we get students to attend today to transform their tomorrow? To effectively address absenteeism, it is crucial to identify the underlying root causes behind those chronic absences. This dynamic process evolves over time as connections with stakeholders are built, and students begin to attend school more consistently. As a result, the positive impact on learning will become clear, leading to greater success in the future.