This free digital issue of Educational Leadership® explores strategies to address student absenteeism and disconnection, with a focus on engaging learning experiences and open communication with families.

Absenteeism rates have increased sharply in many schools since the pandemic, as have other signs of student disengagement. What approaches can school leaders and educators take to better connect with disaffected students and families and heighten engagement and access to learning? The Summer issue of Educational Leadership explores holistic strategies to address student absenteeism and disconnection, with a focus on making student learning experiences and support systems more equitable, innovative, and relevant.