text:  It's a cool idea. Make sure they want to go to class more because they know they're getting something at the end of it. But this high school senior was less convinced. It sounds iffy, but I mean, if that's what it takes to get people to go to class, then I mean, so be it. The school district is still compiling data from the pilot project, but officials are optimistic the program is helping to curb chronic absenteeism, which skyrocketed post-pandemic. Matt Bigler for CBS News, Oakland.