This article was originally published in LAist. Every 4-year-old in California can now go to school for free in their local districts. The new grade is called transitional kindergarten — or TK — and ...

At 4 years old, our kids are wrapping up preschool and preparing for kindergarten. This is a major milestone, and, of course, we all want them to be set up for success. For those of us who aren't ...

The push to expand pre-kindergarten programs is on. Last school year, public pre-K programs received their biggest-ever boost in state funding. Enrollment in state pre-K programs nationwide increased ...

Experts recommend toys for 4-year-olds that help them build, explore, imagine, and solve problems. By Alexandra Frost A bull in a china shop. A troll under a (playground) bridge. The loudest dude in ...

Education researchers say happier teachers are more likely to stay and that stability can be good for long-term learning ...

EdSource · How a small rural school district is setting an example for school counseling statewide More 4-year-olds across California are entering transitional kindergarten this year — curious and ...

More 4-year-olds across California are entering transitional kindergarten (TK) this year — curious and eager to play and learn. But some aren’t fully potty-trained, posing an unexpected challenge for ...

A new report finds enrollment in transitional kindergarten is rising in L.A. County, but community preschools are closing.

This story about Abbott districts was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. By 7:30 a.m., Jackson had started ...

Developmental milestones for a typical 4-year-old often include recognizing colors and counting 10 or more objects, but for a little boy from suburban Chicago, tackling three-digit multiplication and ...

Whether they love building, pretending, or making art, our 4-year-old toy testers loved these unique toys and educational ...

A bull in a china shop. A troll under a (playground) bridge. The loudest dude in the room. The highly animated reader. The messy explorer. These are just a few of the ways my family has tried to ...