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New California Absenteeism Data Shows Big Discrepancies Between White, Black Students (WEBPAGE)
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This article discusses the fact that this is the first time the California Department of Education has broken down absenteeism rates by reasons for students missing school. The data shows that black students have a much higher rate of unexcused absences from school than their white peers. The data covers the school years 2017-18 and 2018-19. 

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Jones, C., Willis, D.J. 2020. New California absenteeism data shows big discrepancies between white, Black students. Oakland, California: EdSourcehttps://edsource.org/2020/new-california-absenteeism-data-shows-big-discrepancies-between-white-black-students/645485

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2020

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California Department of Education, Special Education Division's special project, State Performance Plan Technical Assistance Project (SPP-TAP) is funded through a contract with the Napa County Office of Education. SPP-TAP is funded from federal funds, (State Grants #H027A080116) provided from the U.S. Department of Education Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the U.S. Department of Education.