New federal data shows about two-thirds of the nation’s 3- to 5-year-olds are on track to enter kindergarten. But being ready ...

Sandra Mosqueda watched with an amused smile as her 2-year-old son, Atreus, began sweeping the floor with a miniature mop.

Yelena Hagooli has done everything possible to give her 4-year-old son the best start in life. She took him to the library every week, fed him the healthiest foods, left her job to care for him, and ...

While there's growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how. Here's ...

Farrah Wood’s two children had very different kindergarten experiences in Folsom Cordova Unified School District based simply on how much time they spent in class. Her older daughter had a full-day ...

The Peninsula School District launched the first session of its Transitional Kindergarten program in January. This program brings an opportunity for children to get a head start on learning before ...

A 2023 state policy now requires children to turn 5 years old by Sept. 1 for kindergarten, which pushed more families into ...