Why Attendance Awards Don’t Work

When a school faces chronic absenteeism, it may be tempting to incentivize students to attend school by giving out awards for perfect attendance. However, research shows that this approach is not effective. Here are a few reasons why incentives don’t work, as well as...

Por Qué la Asistencia a la Escuela es Importante

Si eres padre, madre o cuidador de un niño en edad escolar, quizá hayas escuchado que el ausentismo crónico está en aumento. Los estudiantes se consideran crónicamente ausentes cuando faltan diez días o más en un solo año escolar. Después de la pandemia, más...

Working Together to Support Student Attendance

Welcome! This page is dedicated to helping educators and families understand and address school attendance and absenteeism—together. Consistent attendance is essential for student learning, connection, and long-term success. But when students miss school—whether...