The updates come at a time when, nationally, 23.5% of students are chronically absent . Research shows that systematic approaches consistently reduce chronic absences, especially when schools can identify at-risk students quickly and maintain strong family engagement throughout their academic journeys." How It WorksEarly Warning System Predicts Chronic Absence Risk SchoolStatus Attend's new Early Warning Insights feature analyzes student attendance patterns from the first 60 days of school to flag students who are likely to become chronically absent by year's end. By making early identification easier and family engagement more accessible, the platform removes some of the most common barriers to student attendance. "Schools know what works: early intervention, family engagement, and consistent follow-through," said Dr. Stern.