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Lincove, Jane Arnold; Painter, Gary – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2006
The appropriate age for students to begin school is an issue of debate for educators, administrators, and parents. Parents worry that young children may not be able to compete with older classmates; schools worry that young students will not be able to meet rigorous academic standards associated with school accountability. Past literature is…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Academic Standards, School Entrance Age, Longitudinal Studies