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We gained a lot of experience, knowledge and resources from being part of the K-12 Impact and Improvement Network. We achieved victories along with Austin Independent School District and Travis Early College High School as well. For example, after one year of the Success Mentors Initiative at Travis Early College High School, mentees were averaging a 5 percent increase in attendance. Pairing mentees with mentors within the district is one reason we successfully decreased chronic absenteeism at Travis Early College High School. These staff members volunteered to assist students who were considered chronically absent. They met with mentees three times a week to discuss attendance concerns and potential solutions.<\/p>\n

Our work continues in Austin, Texas. After one year of being engaged in the K-12 Impact and Improvement Network, we are more committed now to decreasing chronic absenteeism throughout our region. We are looking forward to supporting ongoing efforts at Travis Early College High School. Finally, we each assist in expanding what we\u2019ve gained from our StriveTogether work to other schools, districts and communities so that they also can tackle chronic absenteeism.<\/p>\n