March 18, 2024 | LAist
In this LAist article, our Executive Director Patricia Lozano speaks with reporter Elly Yu about new legislation to create mandatory kindergarten.
Patricia Lozano, executive director of Early Edge California, says she hopes the bill sends a message to families that early learning is important, especially as chronic absenteeism has also risen post-pandemic, particularly among early grades.
“A year for a child is a lot of time because the brain is developing and making all these connections. Not having those opportunities to learn, it’s huge.” Lozano said.