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Results so far:
| Yes | 49% | 725 votes | Total: 1486 votes | |
| No | 51% | 761 votes |
Yes
by K Bert
Created on: June 09, 2007
I've had a chance to experience both full day and half day kindergarten with my children. My oldest
by Meagan Spain
Created on: October 14, 2008
"ABC's and 123's is what kindergarten has for me!" These words came out of my daughter's mouth on the
Created on: April 03, 2008
Is it common for people to go a restaurant, be seated, and in the middle of their brunch, be asked to
Created on: February 08, 2008
With all that children are expected to learn these days full-day kindergarten is a must. I have a grandson
Created on: June 27, 2007
I teach kindergarten in Florida in an all day program. In my region, kindergarten is an all day program.
by S. Colvin
Created on: July 02, 2009 Last Updated: July 05, 2009
Kindergarten for my daughter was nothing like it was for me when I was her age. I attended half day
by Garden Gerty
Created on: February 24, 2008 Last Updated: August 30, 2010
All day kindergarten in my area is the rule, not the exception. My son, who is over thirty, went to
Created on: June 09, 2007 Last Updated: August 18, 2008
Full day kindergarten programs benefit not only children, but the parents who are often in need of wholesome
Created on: June 23, 2008 Last Updated: July 16, 2008
Preparing our children for the future of today is much more difficult than what I had to be prepared
by Ted Sherman
Created on: January 12, 2008
It is easy to see both sides of this debate. On one hand, do you expect taxpayers to take over the job
Created on: December 23, 2007 Last Updated: September 08, 2008
An argument used in opposition to adoption of the full-day kindergarten program is that the children
Created on: March 18, 2008
Back when most families only had one parent working, half-day schooling may have been a good idea. Now
Created on: January 22, 2009
Many states have already moved to full day kindergarten. The unfortunate fact of modern American life
by CL Nelson
Created on: June 01, 2008
Full-day kindergarten programs are vital. They provide opportunities for children to gain and develop
Created on: July 08, 2010
Happy the family in which a cheerful mom stays home all day, does the housework and cares for the children,
Created on: June 24, 2008
Traditionally, kindergarten was kept to a half-day, citing the reason being that kindergarten is a transition
by D Thompson
Created on: December 28, 2007
Being a former Kindergarten teacher, I can see both the positive and negative effects of having a full-day
Created on: June 02, 2007 Last Updated: November 08, 2011
Having lived in many different countries and in many different U.S. cities, the one thing I have noticed
Created on: July 04, 2007 Last Updated: April 09, 2009
All three of my children have had full day kindergarten. We are originally from New York (downstate
by Aim
Created on: June 21, 2007 Last Updated: November 11, 2007
Yes. I live in a state where kindergarten is optional and not mandated. My children attended a 1/2 day
No
by Lisa A. Goff
Created on: June 09, 2007
Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs? No, but many are. Eventually, all will.
by Gary Davis
Created on: June 07, 2007
No, school systems should not move to additional schooling at this early age. Let me share with you
by Shelly Mcrae
Created on: June 01, 2007 Last Updated: April 25, 2012
Should school systems move to full day kindergarten programs? No. Will they? Yes.
The original thinking
Created on: May 28, 2007
I understand completely why people believe school systems should move to full-day kindergarten programs.
Created on: April 29, 2008
Full day kindergarten is unnecessary. As a teacher in the school systems, I have had the opportunity
Created on: August 16, 2007
The role of kindergarten has changed over the past few decades. What was once a time for socialization
Created on: May 30, 2008 Last Updated: June 21, 2008
As a former Early Childhood Educator and supporter of early learning. I think it would be better for
Created on: May 21, 2008
What is the point of sending your child to all day kindergarten? Parents, proceed with caution and consider
Created on: June 09, 2007 Last Updated: June 21, 2008
Todays school systems offer all day kindergarten programs where a child would attend their base school
by K. Russell
Created on: September 15, 2007
Even the best kindergarten program isn't good enough to go full-day. The reason is simple: Young children
Created on: May 23, 2007 Last Updated: July 27, 2009
Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs? "Kinder" means child. If we are asking
Created on: July 23, 2010
Many schools have changed to a full day kindergarten program or are considering it. The change would
Created on: March 10, 2008 Last Updated: July 13, 2008
Should School Systems move to Full-Day Kindergarten Programs?
I do not think a full day of kindergarten
by T. M. Beeker
Created on: March 19, 2008 Last Updated: February 15, 2012
I get kids at the other end of the public education spectrum. I see the teens and adolescents in High
Created on: February 12, 2008
No, full day kindergarten should not be mandatory in school systems. As a teacher at a school i can
by Sherry Rindt
Created on: November 30, 2007
I grew up without kindergarten. So, instead of napping on a classroom floor, I napped in my own bed
by Norma Budden
Created on: March 26, 2008
Full-day education programs for kindergarten students would not provide them with the normal transition
by Kim Sharpe
Created on: February 19, 2008
Its insane to expect such a small child to spend a full day at school. I think there is enough schooling
by Mabon Dane
Created on: August 09, 2007
There is a trend in both the USA and the UK to teach children at a younger and younger age a variety
Created on: November 02, 2007
While I will admit that it would be nice to have an all day break from my children once in a while,