Kindergarten is important, but illness, tears make chronic absenteeism a challenge

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Students arrive for the first day of school at 24th Street Elementary School. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Kindergartners have California's highest chronic absenteeism rates, with 26% missing at least 10% of school days in 2023-24.