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Kindergarten can be an exciting time for you and your child because it sets the stage for his entire school career. Full-day and Half-day Kindergarten in the United States: Findings from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99
Introduction
Full-day and Half-day Kindergarten in the United States is the latest in a series of reports from the National Center for Education Statistics using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K). A major trend in kindergarten programs that has occurred in th... Public School Kindergarten Teachers' Views on Children's Readiness for School
Highlights
According to public school kindergarten teachers, the most important quality for kindergarten readiness is for a child to be physically healthy, rested, and well-nourished--96 percent indicate that this quality is very important or essential for school readiness. The majority of teachers also believe that children should be able to communicate needs, wants, and thoughts verbally (84 percent) and should be enthusiastic and curious ... |