Circle conversations are essential student attendance and engagement and need to involve everyone impacted by student absenteeism. Looking for patterns in student tardiness can help address student engagement by simply asking the students.

Restorative practices suggestions:

1. When in doubt about student engagement, have a circle and ask the students themselves.
2. Is the lack of student engagement due to a difference in what is valued?
3. Be open to the possibility that students perceive things differently than the adults.

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