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California added a new grade for 4-year-olds. Are parents enrolling their kids?

July 29, 2024 | CalMatters

In this CalMatters article by Carolyn Jones and Erica Yee, Early Edge California Executive Director Patricia Lozano discusses Transitional Kindergarten (TK) enrollment growth as measurements change over time. 

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“This is great, this is what we want to see. It shows that schools are building back trust,” said Patricia Lozano, executive director of Early Edge California, which advocates for early childhood education. “TK is a great option for families, but it’s good for kids, too. Kids need to be around other kids.”

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