Every Student, Every Day: Principal Builds Belonging to Improve Attendance
September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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Every Student, Every Day: Principal Builds Belonging to Improve Attendance
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At Brookfield Elementary School, every day starts with a warm greeting, a friendly smile, and a high five. Principal Lesley Hassen knows that for students to attend school regularly and thrive academically, they must first feel safe, valued, and connected. She is active a . . .
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Every Student, Every Day: Principal Builds Belonging to Improve Attendance
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At Brookfield Elementary School, every day starts with a warm greeting, a friendly smile, and a high five. Principal Lesley Hassen knows that for students to attend school regularly and thrive academically, they must first feel safe, valued, and connected. She is active a . . .