Why Does Attendance Matter?
Our 3rd Grade Reading Action Network is focusing on improving school attendance by reducing the number of students who are chronically absent. Why does attendance matter? Studies show that missing…
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Bold Goals Education Attendance Workshop Reaches 18 School Systems
…hotspots for attendance issues in particular neighborhoods. Why focus so much attention on attendance? Research shows that students who struggle with school attendance are less likely to read proficiently by…
Read MoreAttendance Project for 3rd Grade Reading Action Network
The 3rd Grade Reading Action Network of Bold Goals Education is focusing on improving attendance in the early grades. The Network decided to focus on attendance, not only because of…
Read MoreTaking the Next Step to Move the Needle on School Attendance
…advocating for resources and policies to improve attendance cultivating school-wide cultures of attendance PLC’s first meeting consisted of an honest dialog as principals and partners evaluated their schools’ current approach…
Read MoreImproving School Attendance Starts by Attending This Workshop
Chronic absenteeism, even in the early grades, can have a significant effect on academic outcomes. Now, through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), attendance and chronic absenteeism are becoming part…
Read MoreBright Spots in Bold Goals Education
…attendance. Through January of 2017, 57% of Oliver’s students now have satisfactory attendance, and 43% have significant levels of absences. Now there are 11% of students classified as “chronically absent”…
Read MoreSpreading the Word Statewide to Solve Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
…absenteeism is a major barrier to achieving reading proficiency by third grade. By improving attendance, we expect to change that. This is what the Bold Goals Attendance Action Network is…
Read MoreA Back-to-School Bash Aimed at Curbing Chronic Absenteeism
…and staff to create intentional experiences that research says have long-lasting effects on school attendance throughout the year. Here’s how the day unfolded. On Wednesday, August 1st, the halls of…
Read MoreResults You Can Measure and Resources You Can Use
…Danny Carr discusses Bold Goals’ Attendance Action Network and partnership with the Helping Families Initiative. We’re committed to solving chronic absenteeism – and we’re making progress. In fact, more than…
Read MoreReal-World Solutions to Chronic Absenteeism
…attendance, use the chronic absenteeism data to determine the need for additional supports, develop staff capacity to adopt effective attendance practice and advocate for resources and policies to improve attendance….
Read MoreBold Goals Education is Named National “Pacesetter”
…students, (3) advocating for resources and policies to improve attendance and (4) cultivating a school-wide culture of attendance. The Birmingham City Schools (BCS) Network creates collaborative space for school and…
Read MoreBold Goals Education Taking Action This School Year
…Organization: The Literacy Council The National Campaign for Grade Level Reading identifies three key drivers of early grade reading proficiency: high quality early learning, attendance, and summer learning. There are…
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