Every day in the classroom is a step toward a brighter future. Thanks to all the teachers, students and families who stepped up to make attendance a priority — last year we added 1.3 million hours of learning time. Let’s keep going. #AttendanceMattersRI

A good education is the pathway to future success, and you can't get a good education if you don't show up. So much of life is about just showing up. Thank you Sheldon Whitehouse for being a part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! youtu.be/qJmH7U3asrU?si…

Attendance matters, Rhode Island! It's cool to be in school! There is no substitute for attendance. Thank you Senator Jack Reed for being a part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! youtu.be/GquoI5W2Dug?si…

School attendance matters because if you want to perform well in school, you have to show up even on the tough days. Thank you to Congressman Seth Magaziner for being a part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! youtu.be/DsvC5MQJsbU?si…

School attendance matters because you can't get the work done if you don't show up. Thank you to Congressman Gabe Amo for being a part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! youtu.be/ON36S9KIcYE?si…

"The best advice I have ever received is that education is key to whatever your future plans are and you have to be in school to receive your education." Thank you to David Cicilline for being a part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! youtu.be/10cGOzQnIfI?si…

Our final spotlight on Providence Public Schools’ Mount Pleasant High School dual enrollment student cohort is Ruth Jean-Simon who believes her dual enrollment experience Rhode Island College will set her up for success when she begins college. #Back2SchoolRI #AttendanceMattersRI #Cool2BeInSchoolRI

According to U.S. Department of Education, irregular attendance can be a better predictor than test scores on whether or not a student will drop out of school before graduation. Creating good habits leads to success. attendancemattersri.org #AttendanceMattersRI #Cool2BeInSchoolRI

Last month, students from Providence Public Schools’ Mount Pleasant High School began their journey as the 1st MPHS cohort of dual enrollment students Rhode Island College! Hear from senior Victor Morales, who in Aug. shared his excitement about the opportunity. #Back2SchoolRI #AttendanceMattersRI #Cool2BeInSchoolRI

"With our #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, cutting-edge attendance data tools, and our all-hands-on-deck approach, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has decreased chronic absenteeism by nearly 10 percent since the height of the pandemic—but we know more work remains."Angelica Infante prn.to/47lN3Id

.Providence Public Schools Mount Pleasant High School salutatorian Anthony credits his successes w/ good attendance habits. He says being in school & learning every day plays a big part in doing well academically. youtu.be/WdFeA_SALD8 #AttendanceMattersRI #Cool2BeInSchoolRI #Back2SchoolRI

Later today, Commissioner Angelica Infante will be participating in a panel alongside national experts in the area of attendance. Attendance Works @adcouncil #AttendanceMattersRI

The toolkit emphasizes the importance of messaging w/ positive tones and focuses on the benefits of attending school each day. The messaging is designed to work in tandem w/ current initiatives being used by communities. More: tinyurl.com/mr3ajax4 #AttendanceMattersRI

.@Egpublicschools High School had Rhode Island’s highest attendance rate during SY23-24 at 91%! Recently, students shared with Governor Dan McKee & Commissioner Angelica Infante why they believe #AttendanceMattersRI. Read more in East Greenwich News: bit.ly/47guaGx

Attendance matters. #learn365ri #EducationMatters #education #school #Back2School #BackToSchool #RI #Excellence #Attendance #AttendanceMattersRI Dr. Chris Abhulime

The results are in!🏆 East Greenwich High School is the top public high school in Rhode Island for student attendance last year. A big thank you to all the students, teachers, faculty and families for building a community where #AttendanceMattersRI.

#DidYouKnow? Students who are chronically absent from school are less likely to graduate, which decreases their potential. Thank you to Governor Dan McKee for being part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! #Back2SchoolRI youtu.be/6WUgzg1sGNI?si…

During Providence Public Schools’ first day of school on Tuesday, Commissioner Angelica Infante, Governor Dan McKee, and Supt. Montañez were there to greet students for the new 2024-25 school year. It was great to see so many smiling faces! #Back2SchoolRI #AttendanceMattersRI

This is the back-to-school energy we all need.🙌 Way to go, Halo! #AttendanceMattersRI