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Detroit Parent Answers: How do I register my child for kindergarten in metro Detroit?

Registering your child for kindergarten can be a difficult transition that comes with a lot of questions. Keeping track of age cutoffs, school options,...
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Gov. Whitmer: Not Appropriate to Have 30 Kids in a Kindergarten Class

A three-month investigation by Detroit News reporters found shocking class sizes in schools across the state. 
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Macomb County Hosts Preschool Family Event This May

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Young Fives at Grosse Pointe Public Schools: A Bridge Between Preschool and Kindergarten

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Early Enrollment in Quality Child Care Benefits Infants and Toddlers Long-Term, Study Shows

This new research emphasizes the importance of enrolling your littles one early in child care.
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Why Preschool Is Important and 5 Ways to Choose the Right One

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What Your Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

Academic skills are only half of what preschoolers should know. Here's a checklist of the other skills that every 3- to 5-year-old should be working on.
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Early Learning Promotes Kindergarten Readiness

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Everything You Need to Know About Universal Pre-K in Michigan

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When to Start Kindergarten: The Pros and Cons of Early and Late Entry

What's the right time for your young child to start school? Metro Detroit early childhood experts weigh in on when to start kindergarten.

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