Connecting Literacy and Social Justice: An Action Agenda for Parents, Educators, and Policymakers
Literacy is not merely a classroom skill—it’s the lifeline that connects every child to opportunity, voice, and justice.
Education
What Helps Kids Succeed in School? Science Points to the Power of Positive Experiences
A 2021 study shows that when kids have access to enriching activities, caring adults, and stable home and neighborhood environments, they’re more likely to stay in school and succeed academically.
Part 5: What If Your Child Isn’t Ready for Kindergarten Yet?
Here is the deeper issue: not every child has access to preschool, therapists, or enrichment opportunities.
Many of the resources that help children become “Fully Ready” are expensive or limited to certain neighborhoods. That’s not fair—and it’s not sustainable.
How to Assess Kindergarten Readiness at Home
In Part 4 of our five-part series on kindergarten readiness, we walk through how to observe your child at home using the same four developmental areas used in a major 13-year study by the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
Why Kindergarten Readiness Matters More Than Age
If your child is showing delays in self-regulation, social communication, or motor skills, and these delays are ongoing despite support, an extra year can offer valuable time to build these skills.
Part 2: What Is Kindergarten Readiness, Really?
The truth is: readiness is about much more than academics—and a powerful 13-year study from San Francisco shows that this well-rounded set of early childhood skills has a lasting impact.
What a 13-Year Long Study Found About Kindergarten Readiness Part 1
If you’re asking, “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” — that’s one of the most important questions you can ask as a parent. And it turns out, the answer could significantly shape your child’s academic future.