Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 1 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 2 |
Descriptor
| Gender Differences | 3 |
| Age Differences | 2 |
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Literacy | 2 |
| Reading Instruction | 2 |
| School Readiness | 2 |
| African American Students | 1 |
| Attendance | 1 |
| Child Development | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Early Reading | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Cannon, Jill S. | 1 |
| Ede, Anita | 1 |
| Gomez, Celia J. | 1 |
| Jenkins, Shawyn | 1 |
| Karoly, Lynn A. | 1 |
| Whitaker, Anamarie A. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Numerical/Quantitative Data | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
| Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| Elementary Education | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Preschool Education | 1 |
| Primary Education | 1 |
Audience
| Parents | 3 |
| Teachers | 2 |
| Community | 1 |
| Policymakers | 1 |
| Researchers | 1 |
| Students | 1 |
Location
| California | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Direct linkGomez, Celia J.; Whitaker, Anamarie A.; Cannon, Jill S.; Karoly, Lynn A. – RAND Corporation, 2018
The Big Lift™ (Big Lift) is a preschool-third-grade collective impact initiative in San Mateo County, California. The initiative is a partnership of the County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Office of Education, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Launched in 2012, the initiative aims to boost children's reading proficiency by third grade…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Outcomes of Education, Elementary Education
Jenkins, Shawyn – Reading Teacher, 2009
The debate continues as to whether the underachievement of boys has reached "crisis" levels. Therefore, in an effort to increase the achievement of male readers, this article provides five teacher recommendations from the perspective of Derek, a sixth grade struggling reader. Derek is a soft-spoken, amiable African American who has consistently…
Descriptors: Grade 6, Reading Instruction, Reading Achievement, Males
Peer reviewedEde, Anita – Childhood Education, 2004
Delaying school entry for a year is most often viewed as an opportunity for children to mature and develop critical academic, social and emotional skills prior to entering kindergarten. Many teachers view delayed school entry as a kindness to younger, less mature students who need more preparation for the rigors of formal academics in 1st grade.…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Maturity (Individuals), Young Children
