LAist

Transitional Kindergarten For Every 4-Year-Old Could Reshape Child Care In LA — And Not Everyone Loves That

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Governor Gavin Newsom proposed the ...
EdSource

Should California offer transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds?

February 19, 2026 - Arizona State University wants Cal Grants for its California-based students, but California officials say its not eligible. Early childhood advocates, lawmakers and the governor ...
KTVU

With surplus of funds, Gov. Newsom proposes kindergarten for 4-year-olds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - All 4-year-olds in California could go to kindergarten for free under a new proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, part of a broad new education spending package made ...
LAist

Considering transitional kindergarten for your child? Take a peek inside one ideal scenario

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Break out the crayons and finger ...
Sacramento Bee

California schools are getting a new grade: Here’s what changes and how it will affect you

If there were ever a time to expand free early education for California children, this might be it. Teacher Shannon Faltermier sees the need every day in her transitional kindergarten classroom at ...