Loading…

At every Convening we celebrate the power of data, but this year we’re tackling the big question: Now What?

How do we transform technological breakthroughs into lasting impact? How do we innovate responsibly while staying ethical? What emerging trends will shape the future, and how do we stay ahead?

Join us as we move beyond possibilities and into the work that truly drives change.
← Back to schedule
From Chronic Absenteeism to Student Connectedness, Safety, and Meaningful Engagement: A Deeper Look in Fulton County Schools, Georgia
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Chronic absenteeism is a growing challenge across the country, but a deeper understanding of its root causes is essential to effectively address it. This session features analysis from a research-practice partnership in Atlanta, Georgia, exploring the relationship between students’ perceptions of their schools and their attendance. Participants will also strategize on how to apply these findings to shift from chronic absenteeism to meaningful engagement in schools. District leaders and researchers are especially encouraged to attend.
Speakers
avatar for Bogyung Kim

Bogyung Kim

Economics PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia Policy Labs, Georgia State University
Bogyung Kim is a third-year Economics PhD student at Georgia State University, and a graduate research assistant at the Georgia Policy Labs. With experience in evidence-based policy evaluation, her research interests are in direct and spillover effects of educational policy on peer... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Swerdlow

Amanda Swerdlow

Director of Program Evaluation, Fulton County Schools
Amanda started her career as an elementary classroom teacher, which remains at the heart of her work in evaluation. She has brought "culture of evaluation" work to her district, managing both the annual evaluation agenda and research projects to improve teacher and student outcom... Read More →
avatar for Katherine Dunn

Katherine Dunn

Georgia Policy Labs, Georgia State University
Katherine Dunn is the senior director of the Georgia Policy Labs, which serves to advance evidence-based solutions that efficiently and effectively address the needs of children, students, and families. Previously, she directed Advancement Project’s Opportunity to Learn program... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Concurrent Session

Attendees (22)


Log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Tweet Share
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link