"We had a chronic absenteeism rate of 42%, which is very high. Pre-COVID, our school was actually at about 17%," Bekedam said. The school has been battling back against those high numbers.

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Several school district employees, including educators and other school staff, were recognized during the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony at the ...