Chronic Absenteeism, Family Engagement & Relationships | Alex Meis & Dr. Anny Iacono

In this episode of Learning Can't Wait, Hayley Spira-Bauer is joined by Alex Meis, Vice President of Attendance Strategy at ParentSquare, and Dr. Anny Iacono, Director of Student Services and Special Education at Nuview. Together, they explore the growing challenge of chronic absenteeism and explain why improving attendance is fundamentally about building relationships rather than enforcing compliance. The discussion highlights how Nuview transformed attendance outcomes through empathetic communication, customized family support, community partnerships, and a person-first approach, resulting in district-wide attendance improvements and stronger engagement with families.