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Modesto Area Partners in Science offers free STEM presentations for students.

California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26. While some schools have had programs in place for years, others are just starting to create teaching guidelines.

Thanks to TikTok videos, billboards and other creative marketing techniques, enrollment in transitional kindergarten in California appears to be climbing. But advocates are keeping an eye on how those 4-year-olds are spending their class time — which they say will be a key factor in whether the $2.7 billion program is a success. “Quality is top […]

California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26

California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26. While some schools have had programs in place for years, others are just starting to create teaching guidelines. Story from @CalMatters.

(CALMATTERS) - Thanks to TikTok videos, billboards and other creative marketing techniques, enrollment in  transitional kindergarten in California appears

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