Determining whether your child is the right age for kindergarten can be difficult. While most five-year-olds are ready to take the step to full-time classroom learning, some are not — and that’s OK.

Preparing your toddler for Kindergarten in 2026 can be a strong foundation for success. Kids who showed they were ready for ...

Sending your child to kindergarten is full of exciting firsts, but it can also come with some common concerns and questions. What skills should my child know before entering the classroom? What if my ...

There’s a dizzying array of childhood programs, schools and child-care options — all with slightly different names and definitions — which can be confusing to parents trying to make decisions about ...

Erin McMullen, kindergarten teacher at James Avant Elementary in Washington Park, works with her class. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat With the next school year just a few months away, parents ...

With the start of the school year looming, some parents will choose to delay the start of their child’s educational experience, keeping them in day care or out of school entirely for another year. As ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Many California parents dreaded returning to remote learning last fall, but they did it ...

When preschool is accessible, more children start school with confidence. More parents can work or pursue education knowing ...

Does your state require kindergarten attendance for children? Here's when and what to know about mandatory free full day ...

Working on fine motor skills can help to enhance kindergarten readiness. Source: Cottonbro/Pexels Many children enter kindergarten without the skills needed to be fully ready to participate in ...