Dunkirk City School District Taps Edia AI to Combat Chronic Absenteeism District-Wide

District-wide implementation targets 10% reduction in chronic absenteeism and significant gains in math achievement under new superintendent's leadership

DUNKIRK, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkirk City School District has entered into a comprehensive three-year partnership with Edia to deploy AI-powered attendance and mathematics solutions across the entire district. Under the leadership of new Superintendent Brian Swatland, the collaboration aims to reduce chronic absenteeism by 10% while driving substantial improvements in math achievement on New York State assessments and Regents exams.

The partnership represents a district-wide commitment to leveraging innovative technology to address two of the most critical challenges facing K-12 education today. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year and extending through 2028, Dunkirk will implement both Edia's AI Attendance and Math solutions to ensure students receive consistent support and engagement opportunities essential for academic success.

"This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to every student in Dunkirk," said Superintendent Brian Swatland. "By combining cutting-edge AI technology with our dedicated educators, we're creating the conditions for transformational change in both attendance and academic achievement. Our students deserve every opportunity to succeed, and this collaboration gives us the tools to make that vision a reality."

The comprehensive approach addresses the interconnected nature of attendance and academic performance, recognizing that consistent school engagement is fundamental to learning outcomes. Through real-time family communication, predictive analytics, and personalized math instruction, the platform will provide Dunkirk educators with actionable insights to support every student's journey to success.

Dunkirk's proactive approach to educational innovation positions the district as a leader in New York State's efforts to improve student outcomes through technology-enhanced learning. The three-year implementation timeline allows for sustained support and continuous improvement, ensuring lasting impact on student achievement.

"Superintendent Swatland's vision for student success and willingness to embrace comprehensive solutions exemplifies the bold leadership needed to drive meaningful change in education," said Joe Philleo, CEO, Edia. "We're honored to partner with Dunkirk City School District in their commitment to ensuring every student has the support and opportunities they need to thrive academically and reach their full potential."

The Edia platform combines artificial intelligence with proven educational strategies to streamline attendance monitoring, enhance family engagement, and provide personalized math instruction that adapts to individual student needs. The integrated approach helps schools and families work together to create optimal conditions for student learning and success.

About Edia

Edia is an AI company that supports 150+ leading K-12 school districts across the United States to substantially improve student outcomes for chronic absenteeism, mathematics, and student interventions. For more information, visit https://edia.app.

SOURCE Edia