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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.

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 Susan Frey
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
April 15, 2016

Legislators reject Brown's early education plan, boosting advocates

Early education advocates are encouraged by budget discussions.

Jeremy Hay
April 10, 2016

Early education advocates take $800 million 'ask' to Sacramento

The amount requested would increase the number of children with access to preschool.

Jeremy Hay
February 24, 2016

Madison Avenue advises schools on how to talk to parents about absenteeism

California is working with the Ad Council to provide communication tips for schools.

Jane Meredith Adams
February 21, 2016

Will California use chronic absenteeism as a new metric of school success?

Advocates are pushing to make chronic absenteeism rates a measure of school success.

Jane Meredith Adams
February 10, 2016

One way to improve kindergarten attendance: Take the school bus

Some parents struggle with the logistics of getting children to school.

Jane Meredith Adams
December 6, 2015

Education reform bill provides increased support for early childhood education

The bill makes permanent a grant program for early education.

Susan Frey
November 6, 2015

Expulsion of preschoolers: 'Let’s take that option off the table'

African-American preschoolers are expelled and suspended more often, report finds.

Erin Brownfield
October 25, 2015

California students with dyslexia gain ground with new law

Schools will be required to assess struggling readers specifically for dyslexia.

Jane Meredith Adams