Absenteeism

April 9, 2024

Calls, home visits, counseling help get California students back to school

A high rate of students remain chronically absent across the state. Advocates say change requires targeted communication and flexibility.

Betty Márquez Rosales, Lasherica Thornton, And Daniel J. Willis

September 27, 2021

Absenteeism surging since schools reopened

Quarantine orders and disengagement from school are leading to higher absenteeism, experts say. They fear students may fall even further behind.

Carolyn Jones

December 23, 2020

New California absenteeism data shows big discrepancies between white, Black students

Black students far more likely to face disciplinary measures for missing school, statewide data shows.

Carolyn Jones And Daniel J. Willis

October 16, 2020

How some California school districts deal with students absent from virtual classrooms

Two San Francisco Bay Area districts are expanding outreach to their most vulnerable students including those who are homeless, foster youth.

Theresa Harrington

December 3, 2019

Multiple school transfers contribute to high absenteeism among foster students

Foster students miss the most school days of any group of students in the state.

Ashley A. Smith

February 24, 2016

Madison Avenue advises schools on how to talk to parents about absenteeism

California is working with the Ad Council to provide communication tips for schools.

Jane Meredith Adams

February 10, 2016

One way to improve kindergarten attendance: Take the school bus

Some parents struggle with the logistics of getting children to school.

Jane Meredith Adams

February 4, 2016

State to begin collecting data on students who are chronically absent

The new federal education law requires the change.

Jane Meredith Adams

August 31, 2015

Report: Low-income, black, disabled students miss school more often

California officials plan to better track absenteeism.

Sarah Tully

December 31, 2014

Funds for school health centers target asthma

School-based health centers in California will take the lead in educating school staff and families nationwide about asthma attacks triggered by dust, mold, smoke and chemical cleaning products, according to a new federal grant.

Jane Meredith Adams

September 30, 2013

Report: 1 million California students truant in 2012-13

Michelle Maitre

September 6, 2013

Schools focus on intervention, understanding to stem chronic absenteeism

Jane Meredith Adams