“The one student in grade7 that…had no connection, behaviour problem,… moved around from school to school and he said that he had no connection to anyone at this school …And you see that person walking around the hall today and the amount of growth that person has shown is tremendous.” That’s how one participant in our Attendance Research Project described the impact of building a connection with a student at risk of absenteeism. Our research showed us some unexpected statistics and highlights the pivotal role of genuine connections in shaping students’ school experiences. From heartwarming success stories to insightful reflections on the complex factors influencing attendance, this podcast gives another perspective on student-teacher relationships. We explore how relationships serve as the cornerstone for a thriving school environment and the intricate ways in which they impact student attendance. Read the research report Part 2 here. https://restorative.ca/resources/addressing-absenteeism/attendance-research-project-attending-to-student-absenteeism-two-by-ten-2/ Keywords: Education, student success, building relationships, absenteeism, student attendance, restorative practices, attendance matters
Jan 02