Minneapolis Public Schools takes an innovative approach to improving attendance, by empowering students to actively participate in building the culture of their school to positively impact student attendance and a sense of belonging. With support from a state attendance pilot fund, teams of students and adult staff meet at least bi-weekly to identify, problem-solve, and implement attendance solutions. Students are given grade level appropriate student attendance information, and are charged with contributing to the creation of a positive school climate that fosters student engagement in learning and regular attendance. The below resources can be used to guide similar initiatives in other districts and schools.
