Core values

- **Addressing Chronic Absenteeism**: Attendance Works focuses on reducing chronic absence, which is a significant issue affecting over 16 million students in the U.S., especially exacerbating educational inequities and leading to lower academic achievement, higher dropout rates, and broader social and emotional impacts[2][5].
- **Promoting Equal Opportunities**: By reducing chronic absence, the project promotes equal opportunities for learning, which is crucial for student success and narrowing achievement gaps[2][5].
- **Community and School Collaboration**: The initiative encourages collaboration between schools, districts, states, communities, and organizations to support students' holistic well-being, including addressing medical, dental, and mental health challenges[3].
- **Positive Impact on Quality of Life**: By improving attendance, the project contributes to better academic outcomes, reduced dropout rates, and enhanced social and emotional well-being, all of which improve the overall quality of life for students[2][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The strategies promoted, such as mentoring, attendance buddies, and connection to social services, foster a supportive community environment that benefits not only students but also their families and the broader community[3].