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13. Championing Belonging and Boosting Attendance with Jenette Fruit

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2026-07-13·21:05

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In this episode of The Leading and Learning Podcast: Chronic absenteeism has reached alarming levels in many communities, leaving educators looking for solutions that go beyond policies and disciplinary measures. In this episode, Brittany Blackwell sits down with Jenette Fruit, high school principal and incoming superintendent at Earlville Community Unit School District 9.

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Chronic absenteeism has reached alarming levels in many communities, leaving educators looking for solutions that go beyond policies and disciplinary measures. In this episode, Brittany Blackwell sits down with Jenette Fruit, high school principal and incoming superintendent at Earlville Community Unit School District 9. Jenette shares how her district tackled attendance challenges by building stronger connections with students and the community, while using data to inform next steps and…