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NHPI Matua Advisory Council urges SFUSD to address 69% chronic absenteeism and expand culturally specific programs
Summary
The Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Matua Advisory Council presented data showing steep chronic absenteeism (69% in 2021–22) and low proficiency among NHPI students, and recommended more NHPI staff, dual‑language pathways, and culturally centered programs; commissioners pledged to connect recommendations to LCAP and recruitment efforts.
The Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) Matua Advisory Council presented demographic data and a set of recommendations asking SFUSD to act on persistent disparities for Pacific Islander students.
Council presenters reported that NHPI enrollment was about 888 students in 2022–23 (down from 927 the prior year) and highlighted a chronic absenteeism rate of roughly 69% for NHPI students in 2021–22. The council also cited proficiency gaps: NHPI…
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