Redshirting in Kindergarten Sparks Debate on Readiness
Educators discuss academic redshirting where children delay starting school to gain cognitive and social maturity. Proponents cite readying brains and improved classroom skills, while critics warn benefits may be short lived and reveal behavioral or maturity gaps later.
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Lynn Buffington
St. Vincent's ‘Cathedral School
Bedford
Lilian G. Katz
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Katz
Hunt
Buffington
Brigitte Gimenez
St. Vincent's
St. Vincent's New Bridge
Simpson
Early Childhood Educators’ Group
Academic Redshirting and Kindergarten Readiness
Parents should assess readiness rather than delaying entry for a younger birthday. Review readiness tests, school expectations, and class size. Consult preschool teachers, plan at home activities, and approach the transition confidently focusing on friendships and engaging activities.
Multi School Event Calendar Notes for Local Juniors and Highs
Educational planning and activity schedule lists across Ector Nimitz Hood Bonham and Milam elementary and Ross Odessa area schools. Includes LifeTouch pictures TAKS tutoring science checkpoints PTA programs GT Olympics and various parent workshops and events through spring with daily pledges and campus events.
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Ector
Nimitz, Hood and Bonham
RIF
Gattiland
Ross
Amy Welch
Welch
Permian High School
Bonham Junior High
Travis Elementary
Burleson Elementary
Hays Elementary
States look to laws to cut dropout rates
Indianapolis report examines rising high school dropout figures and how laws on attendance and driving privileges are used to curb them. It notes critics say enforcement is weak and suggests addressing underlying causes such as boredom, academic difficulty, pregnancy, parental involvement, and school climate.
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Indianapolis
Stephan Howell
Howell
Alliance For Excellent Education
Washington
Jay Smink
National
Clemson University
Nonpartisan Education Commission of
Smink
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