The Attendance USA Connection Podcast by Sharon Bradley and Shelneka Marsalone

Episodes 8

Avg. Duration 34m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (3)

Since Dec 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

83%

Hosting

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About This Podcast

Welcome to The Attendance Connection, powered by Attendance USA — the podcast where every conversation links research, practice, and tools to help students across the United States show up and succeed.

Each month, co-hosts Sharon Bradley and Shelneka Marsalone sit down with education leaders, researchers, and practitioners who are transforming attendance obstacles into opportunities. From chronic absenteeism to family engagement to systems that strengthen student connectedness, this podcast explores what really works in schools today.

Join us as we uncover real partners, real strategies, and real systems that make every day — and every connection — count.

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Recent Episodes

S1E6 Attendance USA Connection Live from Research to Practice Summit with Principal Rahh

Jun 10, 2026 33m

Reimagining Education and Student Engagement: Insights from Principal Rahh and KnowlejThis episode takes you inside the 2026 Research to Practice Summit hosted at LSU, featuring Principal Rahh,…

S1E5 The Hidden Link Between Chronic Absenteeism and Long-Term Life Outcomes with Dr. Judith Rhodes

May 13, 2026 37m

In this episode, we dive into innovative strategies for addressing chronic absenteeism and fostering student engagement. Featuring Dr. Judith Rhodes, an esteemed researcher and leader in educational…

S1E4 The Power of Relationships with Salvatore Birardi

Apr 08, 2026 32m

In this episode, we explore the critical importance of attendance in schools, strategies for increasing student engagement, and the impactful role of community and family support. Our guest, Sal…

S1E3 School Avoidance with Jayne Demsky

Mar 11, 2026 37m

In this episode, we explore the complex issue of school avoidance, its psychosocial roots, and effective strategies for families, educators, and communities to work together to support students. We…

S1E2 Stronger Together: Community and School Partnerships that Work with Jansen Azarias-Suzumoto

Feb 04, 2026 33m

In this episode, we dive deep into innovative strategies for increasing student attendance, addressing systemic barriers, and building strong community partnerships. Jansen Azarias-Suzumoto shares…

S1E1 Family Engagement and Stability with Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty

Jan 07, 2026 37m

In this episode of the Attendance USA Connection podcast, hosts Shelneka Marsalone and Sharon Bradley welcome Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, a leading researcher in school attendance and family…

S1 Introducing: Attendance USA Connection

Dec 03, 2025 33m

The AttendanceUSA Connection podcast aims to address the critical issue of chronic absenteeism in schools by connecting research, practice, and resources. Hosts Shelneka Marsalone and Sharon Bradley…

S1 Attendance USA Connection Podcast Introduction

Dec 02, 2025 0m Trailer

The introduction episode of AttendanceUSA Connection sets the stage for a series of insightful conversations aimed at linking research, practice, and resources to help students across the country…