SchoolStatus Tackles US Student Absenteeism, ETIH Awards 2026 to Honor Education Tech Innovations
SchoolStatus, an innovative platform, is tackling chronic absenteeism among US students. The company aims to reduce the alarming 23.5 percent absenteeism rate through early intervention strategies. Meanwhile, the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, set to announce winners on 14 January, celebrates global excellence in education technology.
SchoolStatus Attend, the platform's key feature, analyzes attendance patterns within the first 60 days of the academic year. It provides timely, accessible support to families, ensuring no student slips through the cracks. The system's predictive analytics flag students at risk of chronic absenteeism, enabling automated outreach and intervention.
The platform translates messages into over 130 languages, ensuring families can read and respond in their preferred language. District leaders can track intervention effectiveness, while individual staff receive context-specific alerts to tailor support strategies. This targeted approach has shown promising results in reducing absenteeism.
The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, focusing on workforce development, AI integration, and innovative learning solutions, are open to organizations across the UK, the Americas, and internationally. The awards highlight measurable impact in various educational settings, with winners to be featured in the first print magazine distributed at BETT 2026.
SchoolStatus is at the forefront of combating chronic absenteeism, using data-driven insights and accessible communication to support students and families. The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 will recognize and showcase the best in global education technology, with winners to be announced on 14 January 2026.
