Why Period Products Matter for Student Success and Attendance

How Period Product Access (and Other Barriers) Impact Education

What if something as basic as access to period products or deodorant was keeping students out of the classroom? In this eye-opening episode of Mindshift, hosts Christopher and Deb tackle one of education's most overlooked barriers with Kristin Lowrey, founder of Access Period.

Through candid conversation and real stories from Nebraska schools, discover why hygiene is an educational equity crisis affecting students across all demographics. Kristin reveals the shocking reality of how many students miss school due to lack of basic hygiene products, and why this problem extends far beyond what you might expect.
From period poverty to housing instability, this episode exposes the invisible barriers preventing students from showing up fully prepared to learn. But more importantly, you'll walk away with concrete actions you can take, whether you're a parent wanting to raise empathetic kids or a community member ready to make a difference.