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NJ's @LindenPS has announced they have partnered with @ConcentricEdS to help combat #chronicabsenteeism edtechchronicle.com/linden-public-…

States are updating attendance policies. Districts are holding workshops. New legislation is moving. And yet, the students missing school the most are often navigating housing instability, no transportation, and daily survival. Counting absences differently doesn't change why they happen. Our Fact Friday breaks it down 👇 concentriced.org/insights/blog/… #ChronicAbsenteeism #K12 #EducationPolicy

@cityviewnc Proud to be supporting @CumberlandCoSch efforts to re-engage students in learning and reconnect them to opportunity!

Chronic absenteeism in Cumberland County Schools has dropped to 27.4% midway through the 2025–26 school year, a nearly five-point decrease that translates to roughly 2,300 more students attending school more consistently. ift.tt/rqHR8S4

Our #BlackHistoryMonth series is back for another week of spotlighting Black figures making a difference in education. Meet @Supt_Davis, Chief Impact Officer, Concentric Educational Solutions and Co-Founder, Urban Superintendents Collaborative, INC. Learn about this champion of equity and her experience with #PTHV as an education leader ⬇️ pthvp.org/traci-davis-if… #BHM #EducationalEquity

Michigan’s Ecorse Public Schools (EPS) announced today that they have renewed a multiyear partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions to help combat #chronicabsenteeism. edtechchronicle.com/michigans-ecor…

New Jersey News: Linden Public Schools Introduces Initiative to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Among High School Students New effort supported by collaboration with Concentric Educational Solutions edcircuit.com/press_releases…

Real change in fighting chronic absenteeism happens in school hallways, family homes, and classrooms — not strategy documents. Meet Saquon Frazier, our Partner Operations Engagement Manager, and the human-centered approach he brings to this work every day. 👇 🔗 concentriced.org/insights/blog/… #ChronicAbsenteeism #AttendanceMatters #K12Education #StudentSuccess #EducationEquity

Attendance isn’t just about showing up—it reflects whether systems are working for students. This week’s insights show chronic absenteeism is driven by: • Mental health • Trust & safety • School experience • Policy gaps The solution? Address root causes, not just behavior. Read more ↓ concentriced.org/insights/blog/… #Education #ChronicAbsenteeism #StudentSuccess #K12 #EdPolicy #MentalHealth #EducationLeadership

Linden Public Schools is taking bold action to tackle chronic absenteeism at Linden High School—partnering with Concentric to address the root causes of student disengagement. Through a human-centered approach, we’re helping reconnect students & families to learning. Read more: concentriced.org/insights/press… 👏 @AtiyaYPerkins @LindenPS #LPS_ShowUp&ROAR

Improving attendance starts with relationships. In our first team spotlight, Concentric Regional Area Lead Miles Armstrong shares how human-centered outreach is helping schools reengage students and drive real results. Read more: concentriced.org/insights/blog/… #AttendanceMatters #ChronicAbsenteeism #K12Education #StudentEngagement

This week’s attendance news points to something bigger: There’s no single fix for chronic absenteeism because it’s not a single problem. From early childhood → predictive analytics, systems are intervening at different points in time. The real question: Are we starting early enough? Read more: #K12" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">concentriced.org/insights/press… #EdPolicy #ChronicAbsenteeism

Why are students still missing school at historically high rates? In a new blog, Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D. introduces the Privilege Gap—showing how poverty, health barriers, housing instability, and punitive truancy policies drive chronic absenteeism. Based on 17,000+ home visits across 7 states. Read more: 🔗 concentriced.org/insights/blog/… #ChronicAbsenteeism #K12 #EducationPolicy #EdLeadership

Fact Friday: The hidden cost of absenteeism New insights from Dr. Ivory A. Toldson’s white paper, Redefining the Attendance Paradigm, highlight how chronic absenteeism reflects deeper system challenges—not just missed instructional time. • Absenteeism carries measurable long-term economic costs • Many students are more reachable than assumed • Human-centered responses can drive faster re-engagement What if improving attendance starts with redesigning the systems around students? Explore the findings in our latest blog post and download the full report. 🔗 concentriced.org/insights/blog/… 📄concentriced.org/insights/white… #FactFriday #ChronicAbsenteeism #EducationPolicy #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters

Redefining the Attendance Paradigm, a new national white paper by Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D., Chief of Research at Concentric Educational Solutions. Drawing on 17,000+ ethnographic home visits and national data, the report reframes absenteeism as a systemic engagement challenge—and outlines human-centered solutions that work. Download 👉 concentriced.org/insights/white… #ChronicAbsenteeism #K12Education #EducationLeadership

Chronic absenteeism is often a signal of lost connection, not just noncompliance. In this article by @luvelleb, published by @eschoolnews, he explains why engagement, not enforcement, is key to bringing students back to school. At Concentric, we believe human-centered outreach is essential to rebuilding trust and removing barriers. Read more: eschoolnews.com/educational-le… #AttendanceMatters #ChronicAbsenteeism #K12Education #StudentEngagement

For years, schools treated chronic absenteeism as a discipline problem. But what if it’s actually a relationship crisis? In a new blog, Concentric CEO Molly Hebert Loyd explains why building trust with families—not punishment—is key to bringing students back. Districts like @Ecorseschools are proving it works. Read more: concentriced.org/insights/blog/… #AttendanceMatters #ChronicAbsenteeism #K12 #StudentSuccess

Attendance problems aren’t just about getting students in seats. They’re about connection, engagement, and how systems support students. This week’s Fact Friday shares 5 insights education leaders can’t afford to ignore. Read more → concentriced.org/insights/blog/… #StudentSuccess #EducationLeadership #ChronicAbsenteeism

Chronic absenteeism isn’t just a data problem. It’s a relationship challenge. In this interview with @edtechdigest, Concentric CEO Molly Hebert Loyd explains why schools must pair real-time insight with human-centered outreach to bring students back. Read more: edtechdigest.com/2026/03/11/the… #AttendanceMatters #ChronicAbsenteeism #K12Education #EdTech