Chronic Absenteeism: What research says works (and doesn’t), and an exemplar...
Why Attendance?
We know from research literature and common-sense experience that students who have consistent attendance in school do better academically, have higher graduation and...
Leading the Way: Implementing the READ Act and MnMTSS for Student...
As I reflect on the critical work we are doing across Minnesota to implement the READ Act and the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports...
A Return to School: What Should Be Our Focus? Relationships
As schools across the state return to what they hope will be a more “normal” year, there are many things that understandably will vie...
To Retain or Not Retain? That Actually Is Not the Question
What is Retention?
Retention is the practice of requiring students to repeat or remain in a given grade level for an additional subsequent school year,...
How to redirect the tempting conversation of ‘learning loss’
We are now one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are all well aware of the challenges this has created for educators, students,...