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Attendance Communication

Target K-12 Attendance with Family Outreach Strategies

Hunter Sunrise
By Hunter Sunrise 1 min

Chronic absenteeism has become a major challenge for schools across the country, affecting academic achievement in every state. Students who frequently miss school fall behind in their learning and often struggle to catch up academically. Research shows that engaging families in school attendance initiatives can dramatically improve outcomes boosting attendance and leading to substantial improvements in student success.

This blog post dives into ten actionable family outreach strategies that empower schools to build stronger connections with families, reduce absenteeism, and foster a culture of consistent attendance.

Why Family Outreach is Key to Attendance Success

Attendance isn’t just a student’s responsibility; it’s a team effort involving schools, families, and communities. Studies indicate that schools with robust family outreach programs see lower rates of chronic absenteeism and higher overall engagement.

The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism

  • Statistics: More than 8 million students in the U.S. miss 10% or more school days annually.
  • Consequences: Students who are chronically absent are more likely to drop out of high school and face challenges in their futures.

Why Families Matter

Parents and caregivers often underestimate the long-term impact of missed school days. Outreach programs that educate families about the importance of attendance can change perceptions and behaviors.

Discover how SchoolStatus can transform your attendance strategy. Request a demo today and see how easy it is to connect with families in real time!

Discover how SchoolStatus can transform your attendance strategy. Request a demo today and see how easy it is to connect with families in real time!

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Hunter Sunrise
Hunter Sunrise

Chief Marketing Officer

A former college educator in Creative Writing, Hunter Sunrise is an accomplished strategic marketing leader delivering 20+ years of impact across marketing and product innovations. Throughout his career, Hunter partnered with brands including DIAGEO, AT&T, Bank of America, GameStop, Kendra Scott, Thinkful and Alaska Airlines to help translate organizational goals into actionable marketing and experience-design programs with human-centric solutions. At SchoolStatus, Hunter helps develop and mentor motivated teams built on a foundation of cross-functional collaboration, clear and inspirational leadership, and mutual respect.

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