http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/06/12/whos-ready-for-kindergarten/a-question-of-equity-in-educationThis article argues how to tell when children are ready for kindergarten. It is not about at what age children enter kindergarten; it is whether they are getting a good early education program (Head Start) which prepares them for kindergarten. This article states that, "no entry date solves the real problem of ensuring an effective early education experience for all kids, particularly those most vulnerable, whose chances have been disadvantaged from the start." As educators, we need to make sure we are doing the best to prepare children for the future, and that no child gets left behind or an unfair advantage due to uncontrollable reasons. If there is not a set starting date for kindergarten, then teachers would have children of all ages and academic levels in their classrooms. This would make teaching and meeting the needs of all the students much more challenging.
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