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Hertzog, Nancy B. – Gifted Child Today, 2022
Entering kindergarten is one form of accelerating one's path through schooling. The unique needs of young learners require policies for early entrance to kindergarten to be flexible, and options for parents to be accessible and equitable across school districts and communities. In this article, the author discusses state policies for early…
Descriptors: School Entrance Age, Kindergarten, Educational Policy, School Readiness
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Cryan, John R.; And Others – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1992
Investigated the effects of kindergarten schedules and preschool experience on elementary school students' success. Results indicated that children who attended preschool experienced greater success in elementary school than those who did not. Childrens' participation in full-day kindergarten was positively related to their school performance…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Full Day Half Day Schedules
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Sheehan, Robert; And Others – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1991
Investigated effects of kindergarten schedules and prior preschool attendance on elementary children's academic achievement, incidence of grade retention, and reception of special education services in 32 Ohio school districts. In this statewide longitudinal study, children who attended preschool prior to kindergarten had greater success in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alternate Day Schedules, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students