Episode 106: Addressing Absenteeism Post Pandemic: Tools for Schools and Families
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Coach Jeffery and Dr. Kara Stern discuss chronic absenteeism in schools and the tools available to improve student attendance post-pandemic.
Host: Coach Jeffery (he/him) Guest: Dr. Kara Stern Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Coach Jeffery sits down with Dr. Kara Stern to tackle the pressing issue of chronic absenteeism in schools—an urgent topic in a post-pandemic world. Dr. Stern, with her extensive background as a teacher, principal, and education nonprofit leader, now works in ed tech helping schools re-engage students and boost attendance. The conversation dives into the staggering scale of absenteeism nationwide (with Houston, TX alone missing 230,000 students), and explores not only the stakes for student outcomes but also the actionable steps schools can take to create a sense of belonging and connection. Dr. Stern introduces SchoolStatus , an integrated suite of tools designed to improve attendance, enhance communication—especially across language barriers—and help educators and school leaders support students before attendance issues escalate. She emphasizes the human side of this work, arguing that genuine relationships and culturally responsive systems can make a lasting difference. Key Topics Covered * The current landscape of chronic absenteeism post-pandemic * Root causes: from family/language…
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