Chronic Absenteeism: Leveraging Behavioral Economics to Drive Attendance

How can insights from behavioral economics and psychology be used to drive student attendance and engagement? This panel will explore innovative strategies that apply behavioral nudges, incentives, and decision-making frameworks to encourage participation in educational settings. In addition to attendance-focused interventions, speakers will discuss classroom models that leverage these principles to differentiate learning without making students feel deficient. Featuring experts in education leadership, policy, and classroom instruction, this discussion will highlight research-backed approaches and real-world applications that foster inclusive, student-centered engagement.