What makes a student want to come back to school tomorrow?

In a new guest column for @ajcnews, our President & CEO, Kwame Johnson, explores one of Georgia's most persistent education challenges: chronic absenteeism, and the important role mentorship can play in addressing it. Through our Level Up program, we're seeing what happens when students have consistent access to caring adults who help them feel connected and supported at school. Over three years, Level Up students saw a 36.5% reduction in days absent and a nearly two-thirds drop in out-of-school suspensions. As Kwame shares, improving attendance isn't just about getting students into classrooms. It's about giving them a reason to want to be there. 📰 Read his perspective in the AJC at the link in our bio. (Subscription may be required.)