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Peer reviewedGlazer, Judith S. – Childhood Education, 1985
Provides rationales based on current research for extending the length of kindergarten school day and for lowering entrance age to four years. Considers a variety of environmental and educational factors. A holistic view of these educational changes is suggested so that the long-range impact on the child, the school, and the elementary school…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Change, Educational Planning
Download full textVecchiotti, Sara – Society for Research in Child Development, 2003
Many Americans assume children's publicly funded education begins with kindergarten. To the contrary, kindergarten is not mandated in all states. Moreover, most kindergarten programs implemented in the public education system are half-day; full-day kindergarten is far less frequent. Access to kindergarten is highly dependent on state, school…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Public Education, Access to Education, School Readiness
Whaley, Margaret – 1985
The purpose of this report, one of several prepared for a comprehensive study of early childhood education in Illinois, was to collect, compile, and analyze specific data concerning early childhood education policy and practices from all fifty states. Each state was queried regarding the following: (1) compulsory attendance age, (2) mandated…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Age Grade Placement, Class Size, Comparative Analysis
