S17E974 - Chronic Absenteeism: How to Get Kids Back in School — Episode 974

Chronic absenteeism doesn't get fixed by counting absences. It gets fixed by asking why.

Dr. Leah Marsh is Assistant Principal at Niles Middle School in Ohio and one of three finalists in the country for the National Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year. Under her leadership, Niles Middle School reduced suspensions by 32% while attendance and engagement went up. She did not relax a single standard to get there.

SPONSORED: Ellis, a program of Children's Health Council, sponsored this episode. All opinions are my own and that of the guest.<...