Does delaying kindergarten entrance give children a head start?

Description:

A study of the effect of delayed kindergarten entrance on children's reading and math achievement after two years in school, based on data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal StudyKindergarten Class (ECLS-K)

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Datar Ashlesha

Publisher(s):

Elsevier Science (Firm)

Funder(s):

American Educational Research Association; National Science Foundation (U.S.)

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

2006

Source:

Economics of Education Review, 25(1), 43-62

Journal Title:

Economics of Education Review

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

43-62

Topics:

7. Policies > 7.1. Child Care & Early Education Policies > 7.1.5. Access & Coverage

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.7. Kindergarten

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness

ISSN:

1873-7382

Online

0272-7757

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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