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Attendance USA Founder Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty to Represent United States at Youth Mental Health Canada National Conference

Attendance USA Founder Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty to Represent United States at Youth Mental Health Canada National Conference

Indianapolis, IN – May 27, 2025 – Attendance USA proudly announces that its founder, Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, who also serves as the inaugural Dean of Butler University, will present at the prestigious Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) 2025 National Virtual Conference: “Making Waves in School Attendance.” Dr. Gentle-Genitty will be joined by fellow Attendance USA founding […]

Indy hosts national conference to address chronic absenteeism in schools

Indy hosts national conference to address chronic absenteeism in schools

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Indy to Host First-Ever National Conference on Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism, Centering Solutions and Family Voice

Indy to Host First-Ever National Conference on Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism, Centering Solutions and Family Voice

Chronic absenteeism has reached alarming levels worldwide, with nearly 30% of U.S. students chronically absent during the 2021-22 school year—a staggering increase from pre-pandemic levels.

Historic Convening in Indianapolis to Address Global Attendance Crisis

Historic Convening in Indianapolis to Address Global Attendance Crisis

Chronic absenteeism has reached alarming levels worldwide, with nearly 30% of U.S. students chronically absent during the 2021-22 school year—a staggering increase from pre-pandemic levels.