A bill moving through the California Legislature would assess students as early as kindergarten on math. It's part of an ...

Those early differences can have critical implications for whether students ultimately reach proficiency by third grade — a critical academic benchmark closely tied to long-term educational success.

EXCLUSIVE: The state’s youngest school students face more rigorous testing from the moment they enter the classroom so teachers can measure their capabilities in literacy and numeracy. The Saturday ...

Kindergarten screenings help ensure children are ready for school and may identify if extra support is needed. These screenings assess skills such as self-care, language, and motor skills to help ...