Kids across California are returning to school, but not all students are equally prepared. A study found that in Sonoma County, only 22% of children are ready for kindergarten when they start. Children of Latino, Black and Native American descent were less prepared than other racial groups.
Reporter: Amanda Stupi, KQED

Kids across California are returning to school, but not all students are equally prepared. A study found that in Sonoma County, only 22% of children are ready for kindergarten when they start. Children of Latino, Black and Native American descent were less prepared than other racial groups. Reporter: Amanda Stupi, KQED

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Sonoma County Program Works To Bridge The School Readiness Gap

KQED newscast for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Sonoma County Program Works To Bridge The School Readiness Gap

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