Why Attendance Matters

Teacher effectiveness is the strongest determining factor for student success. But a student who misses school cannot benefit from the hard work of even the best educators who seek to inspire curiosity, interest, confidence, and passion in learning.

Attendance, commitment, and engagement are also key components to student achievement. As educators, these are well-known and fundamental matters. We know students who consistently attend school thrive in academics, extracurricular activities, and in life.

Now with remote learning part of the equation, overcoming attendance, engagement, and commitment challenges is greater than ever before. Schools and families must partner together, building a bridge that develops strong, resilient, hardworking students who attend, commit, and engage, so they ACE their school year.

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Download the Why Attendance Matters poster (in English and Spanish) to display in your school.

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