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SchoolStatus Recognized for Excellence in Attendance Solutions

SchoolStatus, a prominent player in K-12 attendance and family engagement solutions, has recently achieved a significant accolade by being named the Attendance Solution of the Year in the Family Engagement category at the prestigious 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards. This award highlights the company's dedicated efforts in addressing chronic absenteeism in the educational sector.

In recent years, the challenge of chronic absenteeism has intensified, with national levels remaining 50% higher than those before the pandemic. The average absenteeism rate across 39 states during the 2024-25 school year was approximately 23%. However, districts utilizing SchoolStatus' Attend platform have successfully bucked this trend, reporting improvements every year for three consecutive years. Notably, a study involving 146 districts, which collectively serve over a million students, revealed a decline in chronic absenteeism from 22.44% to 18.98% over this period. This achievement amounts to over 27,000 fewer students categorized as chronically absent.

Dr. Kara Stern, Director of Education at SchoolStatus, emphasized that the company operates on the fundamental principle that when families receive timely, relevant, and personalized information, they become powerful allies in their children's education. This philosophy drives the design and implementation of the company’s solutions.

Proactive Measures Against Absenteeism

A key aspect of mitigating absenteeism involves early intervention. Research suggests that reaching out to families in the early days of the academic year is crucial to prevent detrimental habits from taking root and to ensure ongoing academic progress. SchoolStatus has developed its Early Warning Insights tool, which identifies students at risk of chronic absenteeism by day 60 of the school year. In the 2025-26 academic year, the platform flagged over 200,000 students early enough for districts to implement proactive strategies, rather than react to rising absenteeism later in the year. This innovative approach is built upon two decades of attendance data from millions of student records, setting SchoolStatus apart in a marketplace where traditional methods often wait until students have already crossed into chronic absenteeism.

By integrating centralized student data, SchoolStatus empowers districts to communicate personalized messages to families requiring support for both attendance and academic performance. This focus on timely family engagement, paired with early problem identification, represents the heart of the SchoolStatus strategy.

Commitment to Ongoing Innovation

SchoolStatus continues to advance its offerings to cater to the dynamic requirements of educational districts and families. This unwavering commitment to innovation is aligned with the values upheld by both the company and the ethos of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards.

The EdTech Breakthrough Awards honor remarkable achievements and innovations in educational technology across a variety of categories, including student engagement, school administration, adaptive learning, and STEM education. This year's program received thousands of nominations from around the globe.

In receiving this esteemed award, SchoolStatus reaffirms its mission to foster connections between educators and families on critical topics that influence student success. For more information about SchoolStatus and its initiatives, visit schoolstatus.com.

About SchoolStatus

SchoolStatus is committed to bridging the gap between educators and families on issues that are paramount to a child's success. The company partners with K-12 districts to enhance attendance, engage families, and build trust to foster academic achievement. Recognized as a leader in data-driven solutions for attendance and family engagement, SchoolStatus supports districts across all 50 states and serves more than 22 million students nationwide. For further details, please visit schoolstatus.com.

About the EdTech Breakthrough Awards

Managed by Tech Breakthrough, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program aims to recognize remarkable innovations and accomplishments in educational technology. Categories span factors like e-learning, student engagement, school administration, and more, providing a platform for public acknowledgment of excellence in educational technology. For further insights, visit EdTechBreakthrough.com.