kindergarten

Neighborhood Health in Nashville is hosting a free back-to-school healthcare event on July 25, offering physicals and vaccinations. The event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their Inglewood clinic, is open to all families without requiring insurance. Children entering Kindergarten and 7th grade in Tennessee must provide vaccination proof for school entry.

Experts recommend preparing children for kindergarten by turning tasks into games, emphasizing everyday learning opportunities, and discussing school in a positive manner.

A bill in the California Legislature proposes testing students on math starting in kindergarten to address poor math scores. The initiative mirrors an existing literacy assessment program.

Chronic absenteeism remains a persistent crisis, with 22.6% of students in 44 states and DC being chronically absent in 2024-25, still higher than prepandemic levels. A report by the American Enterprise Institute highlights a 0.9 percentage point decline from 2023-24 but warns of long-term challenges, including a 48% increase in absenteeism among kindergartners compared to 2019.

A study by NWEA found that only 1 in 10 kindergartners who start at the bottom of their class in reading and math reach proficiency by third grade. The analysis of 400,000 students' MAP test scores highlights persistent educational gaps and underscores the importance of early intervention.

Rutherford County Schools teachers report student behavior as their top concern, driven by a surge in students from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS). The district has seen DCS student numbers triple to over 500, straining resources and causing challenges in placement and classroom management.

The Cadillac F1 team demolished an elementary school and kindergarten in Monaco to construct their new motorhome, a modular structure requiring 21 trucks. The demolition began after last year's race, with students relocated to other schools. Despite a brake fire incident during practice, the team's motorhome is described as one of the nicest in Formula 1.

A 5-year-old boy who was excited to start kindergarten and described as someone who 'never met a stranger' was killed by a falling tree while playing outside.