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When students disconnect from school, there is usually a deeper story.

These recent pieces show why chronic absenteeism is more than an attendance issue and why Higher Ground’s work with students, families, schools, and communities still matters.

Watch, read, and listen here. https://mailchi.mp/higherground/keeping-students-connected-when-life-pulls-them-away

Amazing story by Isabela Lisco of our work at Higher Ground. Thank you for the continuing support you all give for our work with communities, families, and youth. Thank you Percy L. Julian School for the partnership we have in Phoenix.

Chronic absenteeism spikes to 44% in Tucson Unified School District Chronic absenteeism in Tucson Unified School District has spiked to 44% in 2025.