Children from economically disadvantaged families are at greater risk for poor kindergarten transitions than their peers¶

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Currency · newest study 2021 · checked against its sources 2026-10-20 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person · recheck by 2026: baselines and conditions change

Subclaims¶

q1 i? Children from economically disadvantaged families are at greater risk for poor kindergarten transitions than their peers. → Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic 2021

Evidence¶

Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic 2021¶

Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic. (2021). Supporting School Transitions for Young Learners: Considerations in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond. Fact Sheet, REL Mid-Atlantic at Mathematica. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/supporting-school-transitions-for-young-learners-considerations-in-the-era-of-covid-19-and-beyond

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The fact sheet asserts, with no cited study, data, or effect size, that "children from economically disadvantaged families are at greater risk for poor kindergarten transitions than their peers." The comparison names disadvantaged children versus their peers.

"And children from economically disadvantaged families are at greater risk for poor kindergarten transitions than their peers."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Socioeconomic Status — predictor: outcomes differ by group: a gap reflecting circumstances and treatment, not a cause

Related Claims¶

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