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Tag: Chronic Absenteeism
April 1, 2018

More questions surface on accuracy of California school absentee data

The California Department of Education adds warnings to its website of inaccurate chronic absenteeism data.

Nico Savidge
April 1, 2018

Chronic absence rates high at many California continuation schools

Continuation schools can be a last chance for a diploma, but state data shows many struggle to get students to attend each day.

Nico Savidge
February 7, 2018

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
December 18, 2017

California school district targets underlying issues to combat chronic absenteeism

One Bay Area school district uses early intervention and outreach to combat chronic absenteeism.

Lee Romney
December 12, 2017

California must set ambitious goals to combat chronic absenteeism

California still has work to do to make new indicator of school attendance more meaningful.

Phyllis Jordan
December 5, 2017

Database on chronic absenteeism in California schools 2016-17

Search EdSource's database to find the chronic absenteeism rate (the percentage of students who miss 10 percent or more of instructional days) for all California schools by grade level.

Daniel J. Willis
December 5, 2017

More than 1 in 10 California students are 'chronically absent'

For the first time, California releases data for every school on students who were chronically absent last year -- defined as those who miss 10 percent or more of instructional days during the school year.

Lee Romney and Daniel J. Willis
October 19, 2016

California attorney general calls for state actions to improve student attendance

Half of chronically absent K-5 students are found in 20 percent of districts.

Jane Meredith Adams
September 7, 2016

California students with highest chronic absentee rates concentrated in 14 districts

The new data map is based on information collected by the federal Office for Civil Rights.

Jane Meredith Adams
May 11, 2016

State board adds school climate, college and career readiness to potential list of metrics

College and career readiness indicators may also make the first cut.

John Fensterwald
March 21, 2016

Board's dilemma: how best to measure schools by using more than tests

Parents and student advocates press for school climate and parent involvement metrics.

John Fensterwald
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 21, 2016

Will California use chronic absenteeism as a new metric of school success?

Advocates are pushing to make chronic absenteeism rates a measure of school success.

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