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(TNS) — A new artificial intelligence platform is helping four New Mexico school districts automate the process of tracking student absences, a task that has grown increasingly burdensome with the ...

Alarmed by stubborn patterns of persistent student absences, state lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills aiming to make school attendance a priority. Legislators from both parties in 20 states ...

In my role as Assistant Director of Student Services, I’ve learned that the most crucial factor in improving student attendance isn’t about policies or procedures–it’s about connections. Our district ...

The current education crisis isn’t just about the need to support student academic recovery–it’s also about teacher retention. As districts nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed, many fail to ...

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System students voiced attendance challenges stemming from illness, transportation, and lack of engagement. A February audit revealed inconsistencies in ...