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Jennifer DiBrienza’s son was prone to tears and hiding under desks at the start of kindergarten last fall at Ohlone Elementary School. But after his and all other kindergarten classes in Palo Alto ...

This article is part of the collection: From School to Shining School: 52 Stories from Educators Across the U.S. Imagine: you’re in a classroom, with all new technology, iPads, SMART Boards… the works ...

As a result of a new state law, California schools instituted transitional kindergarten to give 4-year-olds who were previously eligible for kindergarten an extra year to adjust to school and ...

SPRINGFIELD — Literacy Coach Lori Kyle uncapped a blue marker and held one of her 3-year-old pupil’s hands as they traced out her name, S-O-U-L-E-I-R-Y, on a whiteboard. Across the room, a pair of ...

It’s that time of year when kindergartners proudly march across the stage to receive a certification of completion, enjoy the summer, and look ahead to 1st grade. This transition once represented a ...

Early childhood education, especially kindergarten, is crucial for developing literacy skills and a positive attitude towards learning. A strong foundation in phonics and literacy in kindergarten is ...