Fish said it has freed up his staff to make phone calls or home visits to better understand the reasons behind the absences and offer help such as counseling or connecting families to social services.
School districts across California invest in tools like SchoolStatus, with Alvord Unified paying $240,000 annually to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve learning recovery post-pandemic.
"We like to say we're creating a culture of achievement, starting with creating a culture of showing up," said Grace Spencer, emphasizing the importance of consistent parent notifications and positive messaging in multiple languages.
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