Regular school attendance is crucial for academic success. If your child is absent one day per week, it can quickly accumulate to two months of missed learning over the course of a year.
The Every Day Counts initiative is designed to improve school attendance and emphasizes four key messages:
- All children should be enrolled and attend school every day.
- Schools are responsible for monitoring, communicating, and implementing strategies to improve attendance.
- Truancy can place students in unsafe situations and negatively impact their future employability and life opportunities.
- School attendance is a shared responsibility within the community.
For more information visit the Every Day Counts website.