Teachers, counselors and preschool educators say social emotional skills, independence and routines often matter just as much, if not more, than academic preparation when children ...

The share of American students who started kindergarten this past school year with proof they were vaccinated against diseases like measles and polio has fallen for a second consecutive year, the ...

Samantha Dillon uses a laptop computer during reading time in Lauren Mitchell's full-day kindergarten class at Kennedy Elementary School. Kennedy Elementary School full-day kindergarten teacher Lauren ...

BIRCHWOOD, Wisconsin -- A daily exercise in kindness by a kindergarten class has touched the hearts of thousands of people online, ABC News reports. At a small school in Birchwood, Wisconsin, students ...

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a ...

Starting preschool is a big milestone for children and parents alike. Some children will be keen to explore a new environment ...