Nico Savidge
Nico covered higher education and K-12 topics for EdSource until December 2018. Before joining EdSource, he covered higher education for the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wisconsin. A Bay Area native, he got his start in journalism at Youth Radio, a nonprofit media outlet based in Oakland.
All articles by Nico Savidge
California asks nearly 250 schools to check absentee records over fears of 'bad data'
Letters were sent to schools that submitted data claiming perfect attendance, including more than half of San Francisco Unified schools.
Nico Savidge
February 7, 2018
California's largest districts address chronic absenteeism with focus on why students miss school
Districts focusing on reasons for chronic absenteeism, such as illness, suspensions, transportation and family disruptions.
Nico Savidge
February 7, 2018
Despite low tuition, California college students take on debt for other costs
A report recommends California provide greater and more broadly focused financial aid to help college students afford other expenses, such as housing.
Nico Savidge
February 2, 2018
Despite legalization, California colleges stick to their marijuana bans
Colleges say they are required to follow federal laws that still consider marijuana illegal.