Research confirms what we’ve long known: Showing up matters.

Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Ebony Johnson is tackling chronic absenteeism head-on with a new policy that sets clear expectations: Students must be in school daily.

Attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, and Johnson’s policy is a crucial step toward ensuring that our children receive the education they need.

The new policy supports families making genuine efforts to get their kids to class and holds students accountable when they don’t. It includes regular updates to parents on grades and attendance, personalized support to overcome barriers to attendance, such as transportation or health issues, and regular check-ins to keep students on track.

In addition, a new district attendance review co

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