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Crosser, Sandra – Early Childhood News, 1997
Notes that the practice of delaying school entrance for summer-born children, especially boys, to give them some academic advantage, is not substantiated by sufficient research. Describes a subsequent study indicating higher achievement for children held-out than those entering school on time. Argues for more research and consideration of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Early Admission, Emotional Development