Attendance HERO | Laura & Chad

In this episode of Inside Education!, host Eddie Kindle, Associate Superintendent at GISD talks with Chad Hagstrom, Attendance Liaison Officer, GISD and Laura Garrison, Principal at Dye Elementary, Carman Ainsworth Schools about why attendance matters and what it means to be an Attendance HERO — Here, Everyday, Ready to Learn, and On Time.

They explore some of the challenges that can impact attendance. They also discuss resources available to support families, and ways schools can encourage and celebrate attendance. Most importantly, they share how schools can help students feel connected, supported, and ready for success.