Thank you for sharing your thoughts on kindergarten. I agree that if the current kindergarten half day does not meet the standard you suggest (balance with academics and social /emotional needs, calm pace, positive first school experience), there is indeed something wrong. But is the answer to add more hours? I do not believe so. The current discussions have brought us to an important crossroad where I feel we must take the cue to re-examine what is an appropriate kindergarten curriculum.
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