“Beyond cognitive skills related to reading and math, FDK [full-day kindergarten] also contributes to children’s development of other essential learning skills that support social competence and creative problem-solving…. FDK provides more time for children to play and learn experientially, encouraging not only their cognitive development, but also their physical and social-emotional development.”
Foundation for Child Development, “PreK-3rd: Putting Full-Day Kindergarten in the Middle,” 2010
Eye on Early Education focuses on the twin goals of ensuring that Massachusetts children have access to high-quality early education and become proficient readers by the end of third grade.
