Discover the latest attendance-related news in California

Facing elevated chronic absenteeism rates post-pandemic, the team needed a more efficient way to deliver excellent communications and meaningful touchpoints to their school community, all while meeting the myriad other demands of the Front Office. Read on to discover how the Alpha team shifted from sending DIY nudges to bringing a trusted partner on board to increase staff capacity and improve attendance.

Last month, our partner at Berkeley Unified School District, Director of Student Services Dr. Phillip Shelley, joined us live to share how he is keeping the energy and attendance high through the spring months with a district-wide March Madness competition. If you missed it, read on for the highlights!

Last week, the EveryDay Labs team traveled to Monterey, CA for the ACSA Superintendents’ Symposium. Superintendents from across California gathered for keynotes, sessions, and lots of happy reunions with old friends and exciting connections with new colleagues. Curious about the hot topics discussed during the conference? Read on for more!

Check out some highlights from our partners Dr. Erin Simon, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services at Long Beach and Hedy Chang, Founder of Attendance Works who spoke on the current state of absenteeism and strategies to address this unprecedented crisis.

We spoke with district leaders across California at ACSA. Here's what we learned after speaking with them about their priorities — and their unmissable days.

Jennifer Kretschman, MTSS Director at Sacramento Unified School District, provides a look at how SUSD plans to rebuild positive attendance habits and engage students and families to overcome learning loss.