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Wayfinder can help address the root of chronic absenteeism—get the guide to learn more! [Get the Guide](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/address-chronic-absenteeism-with-wayfinder#address-chronic-absenteeism-form) ## Help Improve Student Attendance with Wayfinder Wayfinder helps you addresses chronic absenteeism at its source with resources to support well-being, build belonging, and guide students to develop purpose. Our curriculum, activities, and assessments allow schools and districts to: - - - Address mental well-being needs with curated content - Improve belonging + build a positive school culture - Reengage students in classroom learning - Connect the dots to academics and student goals - Build healthy habits + executive functioning skills Explore how Wayfinder can help your school or district tackle chronic absenteeism, plus get free activities + lessons to use in your classrooms today. ## Learn More About Addressing Chronic Absenteeism With Wayfinder ![How to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Your District](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Address%20Chronic%20Absenteeism%20in%20Your%20District.png?width=1080&height=800&name=How%20to%20Address%20Chronic%20Absenteeism%20in%20Your%20District.png) **Attendance-based funding makes chronic absenteeism an issue for the entire school community.** Wayfinder partners who successfully reduce chronic absenteeism see a huge return on their investment by way of restored attendance-based funding.   Learn more and get free lessons + activities by downloading the guide! ![Become a Wayfinder partner today! ](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hubfs/Staff%20Images/Frames%20(2).png "Become a Wayfinder partner today! 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