School is Optional:
The Power of Community in Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
(AASA 2025)

AASA2: School is Optional by Zachary Vander Veen

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What is Abre?

We’re a one-stop shop. We bring all your data into one location. Then we do magic.

 

What Value Does Abre Bring to Schools?

Our customers appreciate what we bring to our partnership.

  1. We help schools make confident decisions.
  2. We help schools gain greater efficiencies. This means LESS work for staff.
  3. We involve ALL stakeholders. This means students, staff, families, and work-based learning partners.
  4. We save schools money. Consolidating resources into one platform can save between $10 to $50 dollars a student.

 

How Abre Currently Uses Generative AI (Some Examples).

We utilize generative AI in many areas of our platform. The most common areas are:

  1. Notifications and Announcements
  2. Lesson Planning
  3. Portrait of a Graduate

 

How does Abre help With Chronic Absenteeism?

Abre helps with identification, tracking, and implementing interventions.