To support attendance, schools must first establish a positive and engaging school climate.87 To
reduce chronic absenteeism, however, schools may need to implement more rigorous interventions.88 For example, schools can increase parent engagement to educate guardians on the
risks associated with accumulated absences, which they often underestimate.89 Schools may also need to address
systemic barriers to attendance by providing safe transportation or high - quality afterschool programs.90