Children who were part of California's transitional kindergarten expansion scored ahead on reading and math in third and ...

Better coordination between school districts and early learning programs is essential to a smoother leap, says researcher ...

By the time a child reaches the age of 4 or 5, most parents and caregivers have heard about "kindergarten readiness." But what if a 5-year-old still struggles to count to 10, sing the alphabet song or ...

The days when kindergarten focused on playing and finger painting may be waning, as early-learning classrooms devote significantly more attention to preparing students to read, according to a new ...

Even if your child has been around the preschool block, kindergarten is a big deal. Beyond being separated for hours at a stretch (the heartache! the joy!), your child will have expectations to meet ...

The first day of kindergarten is a big milestone for kids and their grown-ups alike. It’s a time full of excitement, curiosity and plenty of butterflies in the stomach. One of the best ways to help ...

CDC's SchoolVaxView data show kindergarten MMR coverage down and vaccine exemptions at a record high across the United States ...

Jennifer Lindee always knew she wanted to teach kindergarten. Now she inspires students and feeds baby birds.