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Siegel, Donna F.; Hanson, Ralph A. – Early Education and Development, 1991
Profiles current kindergarten policies and practices concerning six issues. Issues include (1) school entry age; (2) length of school day; (3) placement criteria; (4) retention practices; (5) beginning reading instruction; and (6) teaching strategies and instructional resources. Reviews research on policy alternatives and identifies the optimum…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Beginning Reading, Board of Education Policy, Developmentally Appropriate Practices