The Power of Relationships with Salvatore Birardi

In this episode, we explore the critical importance of attendance in schools, strategies for increasing student engagement, and the impactful role of community and family support. Our guest, Sal Birardi, shares his experiences from his 22 years in education and his work supporting over 25,000 students in New York City, emphasizing that attendance is a collective responsibility.

Resources

Attendance USA - https://attendanceusa.org

New York City Public Schools - https://www.schools.nyc.gov

Success Mentors Program - https://attendanceusa.org/success-mentors

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) - https://taschool.org