Every Day Counts!
Every Day Counts! is a citywide effort initiated by Mayor Bowser to ensure every student attends school every day. Going to school every day is critical to our students realizing their hopes and dreams. Every Day Counts! will bring together the entire community to support students and families through a public awareness campaign, a Taskforce coordinating public agencies and stakeholders, and investments in data-driven strategies to increase attendance.
Did You Know...
- Missing just 10% of the school year in early grades can leave many students struggling throughout elementary school.
- By sixth grade, missing 18 days a year is strongly linked to dropping out of high school.
- Chronic absence affects every grade level and can set preschoolers back for an incredibly long period of time.
- Missing just two days a month can put students at risk of academic failure.
Featured Resources
- Chronic Absenteeism in Washington DC: Pandemic Impact and Recovery in DC
- Apply to be a Task Force Student Rep
- Background on Every Day Counts!
- Recognizing Schools, Students, and Families
- Tips to Prevent Bullying
- Kids Ride Free Changes
- Homelessness Prevention
- Reengaging Disengaged Youth Ages 16-24
- Plan Ahead for SafeTrack Metro Closures
- Behavioral Health Resource Directory
- OSSE Healthy Youth Resource Guide
Latest
Nov 5 2018 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – Today, November 5, at 1:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join students and…
Feb 7 2018 - 12:00
(WASHINGTON, DC) – As part of Education Week 2018, Mayor Bowser today recognized Sousa Middle…
Jan 3 2018 - 12:00
(WASHINGTON, DC) –Today, as part of the Every Day Counts! campaign, Mayor Bowser celebrated…
Aug 24 2017 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – Today, at Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Ward 6, Mayor Bowser highlighted…
Aug 23 2017 - 12:00
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser visited KIPP Promise Academy, the highest performing…
