As participation in publicly-funded preschool programs steadily grows and pressure ramps up on states to prove that those programs are preparing low-income children for kindergarten, measuring ...

A federal grant program in the works to help states jump-start kindergarten-entry assessments is renewing debate among early-childhood educators about the benefits and pitfalls of evaluating young ...

Preschool assessments, when done thoughtfully, can bridge the gap between observation and action, helping educators tailor learning to each child’s needs. From documenting subtle moments of play to ...

Early childhood assessments help identify developmental strengths and challenges, but not all tools work equally well across cultures and contexts. A new review compared 33 screening and assessment ...

The results from this year's kindergarten readiness assessment (KRA), is a preview of how prepared pre-schools are to learn.A new state report shows more students enter kindergarten understanding the ...

David Douglas officials and supporters joined Earl Boyles Elementary School students in December at a groundbreaking ceremony for the school's early learning wing and neighborhood center. (David ...

With the state expected to launch a new kindergarten assessment in classrooms across Illinois later this year, several suburban school districts want waivers from the program, which they’re calling ...

In this 2012 file photo, teacher Jessika Evers meets with new kindergartner Delila Ortiz Ponce at Gilbert Park Elementary. Gilbert Park Elementary was one of the schools that piloted the kindergarten ...

Minnesota is planning to pilot a new kindergarten assessment this year. It is an observation-based tool during daily routines built into the regular school day. The assessment really focuses on ...