California kindergarten English learners' chronic absenteeism nearly tripled from 14.5 percent in 2018–19 to 43.1 percent in 2021–22, easing only gradually to 37.1 percent in 2022–23¶

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q2 i? The chronic absenteeism rate for kindergarten English learners in California nearly tripled from 14.5 percent to 43.1 percent between 2018 and 2022, then declined gradually to 37.1 percent in 2022–23, affecting 53,655 multilingual learners. → Gisela Ariza 2024

Evidence¶

Gisela Ariza 2024¶

Gisela Ariza, Attendance Works; Hedy Chang, Attendance Works. (2024). Supporting Success: Attendance Solutions for Multilingual Students. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED663795

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Figure 2 of the brief, using California Department of Education DataQuest absenteeism data, tracks the rate across 2018–19 (14.5%), 2021–22 (43.1%), and 2022–23 (37.1%). The brief states the 2022–23 rate "accounts for 53,655 multilingual learners in the state." All figures are descriptive; no effect size is printed.

"In California, the rate of chronic absenteeism for kindergarten English learners nearly tripled from 14.5 percent to 43.1 percent from 2018 to 2022"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

English-Learner Status — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

Chronic absence among students in foster care peaked after the pandemic, with nearly half chronically absent in 2021–22 — related
In Western states during 2022–23, multilingual learners' chronic absence averaged 34.3 percent versus 28.9 percent for all students — related
Chronic absenteeism roughly doubled nationwide to about 16 million students after the pandemic — related
Chronic absence in West Kern Consortium schools dropped 9 percentage points from its 2021–22 peak, with large district-level reductions — related
Absenteeism severity varies by grade level, peaking in kindergarten, middle school, and 12th grade — related
By 2021–22, 36 percent of English learners were chronically absent versus 30 percent of students overall, reversing a prepandemic attendance advantage — related

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`title`	`California kindergarten English learners' chronic absenteeism nearly tripled from 14.5 percent in 2018–19 to 43.1 percent in 2021–22, easing only gradually to 37.1 percent in 2022–23`
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