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Sarah McKibben

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Reducing Absenteeism Through Engagement and Support

Student Engagement

Hedy N. Chang

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Good Attendance Starts in the Classroom

Amy Holcombe

Steve Wozniak

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Using AI to Fuel Engagement and Active Learning

Teaching with Technology

Shadae Thomas Harris

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We Love You Here!

Jennifer Ciok

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The Middle Matters

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Matthew R. Kay

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Adapting Discussions to Unpredictable Attendance

Teaching Strategies

Gabriela López 

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3 Strategies to Boost Students’ Connection to School

Karen L. Mapp

Todd Rogers 

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Attendance Is a Family Affair

Aleta Margolis

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Making School Worth Kids’ Time

Harvey Silver

Harvey F. Silver

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Abigail L. Boutz

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Engagement: Are You Keeping SCORE?

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Anthony Rebora

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Reinventing Summer Learning

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Educational Leadership Staff

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To Bring Students Back to School, Visit Them at Home

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When Attendance Gets Personal

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Why Aren’t Students Coming to School?

Absenteeism rates have increased sharply in many schools since the pandemic, as have other signs of student disengagement. What approaches can school leaders and educators take to better connect with disaffected students and families and heighten engagement and access to learning? The Summer online issue of *Educational Leadership* explores holistic strategies to address student absenteeism and disconnection, with a focus on making student learning experiences and support systems more equitable, innovative, and relevant.

This issue of Educational Leadership explores strategies to address student absenteeism and disconnection, with a focus on engaging learning experiences and open communication with families.

From Absent to Engaged

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