More questions surface on accuracy of California school absentee data

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.