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Holding out or holding back? Kindergarten redshirting and retention shifted sharply during the pandemic

Source: Phys.org · Published 21 Oct 2026, 23:20

By the time a child reaches the age of 4 or 5, most parents and caregivers have heard about "kindergarten readiness." But what if a 5-year-old still struggles to count to 10, sing the alphabet song or play cooperatively with other children?

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