Data shows that 2.7 times as many students are on track to be chronically absent compared to prior to the pandemic. In correlation, math and reading achievement are plummeting across the country, putting millions of students off track and at risk of dropping out.

To reckon with the implications of this national crisis, EveryDay Labs hosted a first-of-its-kind summit on student absenteeism with the goal of raising attendance in districts across the nation. Through the course of the summit, district leaders had the opportunity to learn from both leading experts and their fellow educators while collaborating on improvement plans.

Over the course of the Summit, key thought leaders in the attendance and education space made critical connections between attendance, academics, family engagement, a nonpunitive school culture, and equity. Watch the recordings of their keynotes below, and feel free to share with your colleagues.