Why does attendance matter every single day?

In this episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Cori Canty, School and Unified Improvement Planning Manager at Denver Public Schools, to break down the real impact of student attendance on learning, achievement, and long-term success.

From early literacy and third-grade reading benchmarks to graduation, college opportunities, and career readiness, this conversation connects the dots on why showing up matters—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.

We also dive into:

What “chronic absenteeism” really means (even with excused absences)

Why 90% attendance is the goal—not perfection

How attendance habits start at home

The role families, schools, and community play in supporting students

How attendance impacts classrooms, teachers, and peers

At Denver Public Schools, we believe Every Learner Thrives—and it starts with being present.

If you’re a parent, student, or educator, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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