The Story Behind a 70% Absenteeism Rate

Absent Is The Symptom, Not The Problem

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2388677/open_sms] In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Kent, Mallory and Sara dig beneath the headlines and statistics and explore what absenteeism is really telling us about our communities. Through honest conversation and lived experience, they talk about why kids are missing school, what systems are failing them, and why real change requires staying in the mess - alongside families, instead of looking for quick fixes. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388677/support] We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @dangerousideasforsocialchange [https://www.instagram.com/dangerousideasforsocialchange/]

The Story Behind a 70% Absenteeism Rate

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2388677/open_sms] In this solo episode, Kent Dueck breaks down the real story behind the staggering absenteeism rate. Drawing from years of frontline experience, Kent exposes the uncomfortable truth: the system isn’t listening, and kids are paying the price. Building on the ABSENT documentary, Kent shows how this issue has been hiding in plain sight and why it matters now more than ever. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388677/support] We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @dangerousideasforsocialchange [https://www.instagram.com/dangerousideasforsocialchange/]

Beyond School: Building Hope Where Systems Fail

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2388677/open_sms] When kids stop showing up to school, it’s easy to blame attendance - but what if the problem runs deeper? In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Kent Dueck sits down with Mallory Pledger to unpack the stories behind ABSENT, a powerful new documentary exploring why so many young people are slipping through the cracks. Watch the documentary “ABSENT” on YouTube to see the stories that inspired this conversation. https://youtu.be/4hYN-HK6bWM [https://youtu.be/4hYN-HK6bWM] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388677/support] We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @dangerousideasforsocialchange [https://www.instagram.com/dangerousideasforsocialchange/]

Fighting for the Neighbourhood

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2388677/open_sms] In this week’s episode, Kent talks with Darrell - a community leader who’s spent years fighting for his North End neighbourhood. They talk about what it means to keep showing up for a community that many have written off, unpacking the fires, the housing crisis, and the quiet resilience that still lives on every block. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388677/support] We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @dangerousideasforsocialchange [https://www.instagram.com/dangerousideasforsocialchange/]

Weariness, Grief, and the Vision to Heal

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2388677/open_sms] In this episode, Kent sits down with elder and emotional support worker Florence Sanderson to talk about loss, identity, and healing. Florence shares her journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming a voice of compassion and strength for families facing tragedy. Together, they reflect on the documentary ABSENT and explore how community weariness, grief, student absenteeism- and what it will take to rebuild hope Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388677/support] We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @dangerousideasforsocialchange [https://www.instagram.com/dangerousideasforsocialchange/]