Join T.J. Smith as he explores the inventive methods employed by the McCormick Elementary School in Baltimore to tackle chronic absenteeism. From personal phone calls to in-person meetings with parents, these hands-on approaches have allegedly led to remarkable improvements in attendance and have begun providing a model for other schools facing similar challenges. Smith discusses the broader implications of absenteeism on student achievement and what can be done to encourage consistent school attendance in a post-pandemic world.