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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless he has a special need/circumstance, I don't think holding a child back is generally in their best long-term interest.

--a teacher of upper elementary school students[/quote]

COMPLETELY disagree. It almost ALWAYS benefits them to be older than younger. [/quote]

Funnily enough, that’s not what the research says...[/quote]

There is a difference between starting later than being held back.  Depending on the child I might wait on enrollment for Prk and K if my kids  July- August - September (maybe even early October or  maybe even June or May ) depending on the school or school system.

I think repeating a grade after Prk and at the same school can me harder. NY State offer a EK, K and K-1 transition class to full this need.

Given all the focus on equity and drop in Prk funding I wouldn't be surprised if DC might change to this model to help with at risk kids in schools that no longer offer head start Prk at their IB.  [/quote]

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