LAist

Transitional Kindergarten For Every 4-Year-Old Could Reshape Child Care In LA — And Not Everyone Loves That

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Governor Gavin Newsom proposed the ...
EdSource

Should California offer transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds?

February 19, 2026 - Arizona State University wants Cal Grants for its California-based students, but California officials say its not eligible. Early childhood advocates, lawmakers and the governor ...
Los Angeles Times

Preschool? Transitional kindergarten? Is there a difference? Parents are stressing out

Yelena Hagooli has done everything possible to give her 4-year-old son the best start in life. She took him to the library every week, fed him the healthiest foods, left her job to care for him, and ...
LAist

California has free preschool for 4-year-olds. Higher-income families are driving enrollment

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. In 2021, Governor Newsom and state ...
Sacramento Bee

California schools are getting a new grade: Here’s what changes and how it will affect you

If there were ever a time to expand free early education for California children, this might be it. Teacher Shannon Faltermier sees the need every day in her transitional kindergarten classroom at ...