

The Power of Relationships with Salvatore Birardi
The Attendance USA Connection by Sharon Bradley and Shelneka Marsalone
S1 · E4
Apr 8, 2026
32:22
Episode notes
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
Keywords
education
attendanceUSA
attendance
Chronic Absenteeism
Community Support
community engagement
Collaborative Solutions