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K-3 Grades

Early elementary education focuses on students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Experts say this group deserves special consideration as they develop the skills in reading, writing and math that they’ll need to succeed in middle and high school.

September 16, 2019

Full-day kindergarten could soon be required in every California school

If the bill is approved, California will join 14 other states and the District of Columbia in requiring districts to offer full-day kindergarten.

Zaidee Stavely
April 25, 2019

More funding for full-day kindergarten questioned as many low-income California schools already offer it

Researchers say the greatest need in low-income communities is for programs serving children under 5 years old, such as preschool and transitional kindergarten.

Zaidee Stavely
January 7, 2019

Gov. Newsom wants universal preschool for low-income children in California to be phased in over three years

A transition team document says Newsom's proposed budget for the next fiscal year will call for $1.8 billion for kindergarten, child care and child development programs, although more details are expected when he releases his proposed budget later this week.

Louis Freedberg
December 11, 2018

In push for universal preschool, lessons to heed from California's class size reduction program

The $1 billion program was implemented in less than two months.

Louis Freedberg
May 2, 2018

Educators face new challenges in 'superdiverse' classrooms where multiple languages are spoken

Researchers focused on classrooms where more than five languages are spoken.

Ashley Hopkinson
March 26, 2018

Great teachers make every student feel included

A public school teacher’s job is to provide a safe, supportive learning environment for all students.

Jillayne Antoon
January 21, 2018

New science standards a boon for the littlest learners

Hands-on science projects emphasized in California's new science standards are a hit with K-2 students, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones
October 15, 2017

California voters strongly back expanded K-12 science and computer education, poll shows

Most respondents in this Berkeley IGS/EdSource poll have not heard of the Next Generation Science Standards, although they endorse its goals when given an explanation

Carolyn Jones
July 4, 2017

Oakland expands computer game math program used by 1 million students in California and nationwide

Oakland joins districts in California and across the country that see improvements in math proficiency among students who work with ST Math

Theresa Harrington
March 30, 2017

California lags behind many other states in offering full-day kindergarten

About 70 percent of schools in California offer full-day programs.

Louis Freedberg And Daniel J. Willis
March 6, 2017

New California commission looks for long-range plan to meet child care needs

A new commission convened by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon seeks to come up with a long-range plan for early childhood education services.

Louis Freedberg
February 9, 2017

A push to get books, not tech, into the hands of young readers

A national nonprofit visits Oakland to distribute free books to elementary students.

Carolyn Jones
October 21, 2016

Feds give guidance for how new education law can support early learning

The federal government urges the use of the Every Student Succeeds Act to support early education.

Jeremy Hay
September 26, 2016

Physical fitness central to Sacramento district's focus on the 'whole child'

Superintendent emphasizes the importance of health.

Michael Collier
May 31, 2016

Study: Funding, leadership key to pre-K and early school years alignment

Preschool curriculum increasingly seen as a key to academic success in the early grades.

Jeremy Hay