Study: Delaying Kindergarten Has Few Longterm Benefits
A new study found that delaying kindergarten entry, also known as redshirting, has few long-term benefits for children. The practice, which involves holding a child back from entering kindergarten for a year, has been steady at around 5 percent since the 1990s, with some fluctuations during the pandemic.
A recent report examined the trend of redshirting in the US. The study found that the practice has remained steady at around 5 percent since the 1990s. Redshirting is more common among young boys and white students. The benefits of redshirting are generally short-lived, with initial gains in reading and math scores evening out by third grade. Some states have implemented policies to delay kindergarten entry, but the effects of these policies are mixed. The decision to redshirt a child should consider both short-term and long-term outcomes.
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