Transitional kindergarten
Coverage of Transitional kindergarten in the Nexus archive.
- Role of California state superintendent to be vastly overhauled
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill overhauling the role of California's state superintendent, shifting it from leading the Department of Education to acting as a public advocate. The department will now be headed by an appointed education commissioner, with the new superintendent tasked with ensuring independent evaluation of education programs. Critics argue the change undermines democratic processes, while proponents highlight increased accountability.
- Transitional kindergarten in SF: What parents should know
The SFUSD is expanding transitional kindergarten classrooms through 2030, but demand for seats remains higher than available spots, particularly on the west side.
- More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California’s surge leading the way
State-funded preschool enrollment in the U.S. reached a record 1.8 million children in 2025-2026, driven by California's expansion of universal preschool access. California added 25,000 students to its transitional kindergarten (TK) program but met only two of ten quality benchmarks, highlighting challenges in scaling early education programs.