As the expectations for kindergarten have risen, the changes have put boys, who tend to mature later, at a disadvantage.

In the Anchorage School District, a recently-introduced curriculum for young students learning to read is making a major ...

The phases provide milestones to guide instruction from preschool to grade two reading proficiency.

Iowa ranks fifth in the nation for access to 4-year-old preschool, according to a new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research. During the 2023-24 school year, 67% of Iowa 4 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program is at risk of missing one of its main goals: universal access to preschool in the next five years, according to an audit of ...

The universal preschool program approved by Multnomah County voters five years ago continues to expand rapidly, even as many families are denied. Multnomah County is meeting — and exceeding ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County's Preschool For All program is expanding to serve 1,575 more children in the 2025-26 school year. The program aims to continue expansion with the goal of ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Public Library wants to make sure every child is ready when it comes time for kindergarten. According to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction ...

Pittsfield Public Schools will conduct in-person registration for 2025-2026 kindergarten and prekindergarten from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Conte Community School; Wednesday at Crosby Elementary School; ...

As the summer months approach, many parents are gearing up for an exciting milestone: their child's entry into kindergarten. For many families, this transition can be both thrilling and nerve ...

For parents of young children, getting ready for 4-year-old or 5-year-old kindergarten is a big step. Navigating the school system for the first time can be a challenge, but we're hoping to give ...