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Strategic Planning

Facing enrollment declines, Birmingham City Schools announces new strategic plan that prioritizes "customer service"

Superintendent Mark Sullivan says this is a "pivotal" moment for the 20,000-student Alabama district. "We have to get this right."

Retention

New report and toolkit offer strategies for district leaders to address chronic absenteeism

Positive messaging and communication from teachers were found to be most effective when it comes to parent engagement.

Student Success

OKCPS superintendent, District Attorney Vicki Behenna team up to fight absenteeism

Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation

The focused plan, which included attendance advocates, incentives, regular monitoring and other strategies, has contributed to improvements in student attendance.

Student Success

Houston ISD holds phone bank event to improve retention and boost graduation rates

Sunrise Center volunteers reached out to students who have either dropped out or were not registered for the new school year, communicating what resources are available to help them continue to graduation.