
Washoe’s Chronic Absenteeism Crisis — and What We Can Do About It
It is time for a comprehensive action plan for the community and district. Education is the key to success in life, and attending school cannot be considered optional.
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Strengthen our Community Director Mike Kazmierski joins Reno Vice Mayor Miguel Martinez for a timely conversation on the challenges — and opportunities — facing Northern Nevada’s families, education system, and workforce.

It is time for a comprehensive action plan for the community and district. Education is the key to success in life, and attending school cannot be considered optional.

As Seen In the Reno Gazette Journal Strengthen our Community (SoC), a non-profit (501c3) pending final IRS approval, stands out with its unique approach to
Strengthen our Community (SoC) is a non-profit (501c3) committed to developing cooperative, caring solutions to regional needs, emphasizing education, families, good governance, and environmental sustainability.
From expanding mental health access to tackling chronic absenteeism, this year’s Starfish Coin recipients are proving what’s possible when a community shows up.