This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Break out the crayons and finger paint: Every 4-year-old in California is now eligible for transitional kindergarten.

The number of students enrolled in TK has grown each year, but it is still far less than the number of eligible 4-year-olds. With the rollout of TK, California has increased the percentage of ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. The Cruz family has experienced two sides of a prekindergarten journey: one that ...

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