California Commits to Cutting Chronic Absenteeism in Half Within Five Years

K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Down From Peak, But Remain Persistently High - Finnoexpert

Since hitting a record high in 2022, national chronic absenteeism rates have dropped modestly — by about five percentage points — according to the most recent available data, but still remain persistently higher than pre-pandemic levels. States that joined a national pledge led by three high-profile education advocacy and research groups to cut chronic absenteeism in half over five years fared better. The 16 states and Washington, D.C. posted re…

California Commits to Cutting Chronic Absenteeism in Half Within Five Years

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Tuesday that California is committed to reducing chronic absenteeism by 50% over five years, releasing new statewide guidance to improve student attendance. Speaking at Williamson Elementary School in Rancho Cordova, Thurmond was joined by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez and education leaders to unveil […] The post California Commits to Cutting Chron…