Transitional kindergarten is forcing a change in the way elementary schools operate in California.

Transitional kindergarten is forcing a change in the way elementary schools operate in California.

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What happens when the public school system adds a whole new grade for 4-year-olds?

With a new grade called transitional kindergarten, there are younger kids in elementary school this year than ever before in California — and with that comes its own set of challenges for schools who are trying to implement it.

With a new grade called transitional kindergarten, there are younger kids in elementary school this year than ever before in California &mdash; and with that comes its own set of challenges for schools who are trying to implement it.

California schools now offer a preschool grade for 4-year-olds. Here's how it's changing education

Want to play catch on the sidewalk or in a park? You’d technically risk jail time under this over 80-year-old law.

Want to play catch on the sidewalk or in a park? You&rsquo;d technically risk jail time under this over 80-year-old law.

LA has a ‘silly’ law that makes playing sports illegal. Lawmakers want to repeal it

Time to ditch your winter jackets...for a little while, at least. Southern California is in for a potentially record-breaking heat wave — in January. LAist's Yusra Farzan has more on when it arrives, and when it will break.

Time to ditch your winter jackets...for a little while, at least. Southern California is in for a potentially record-breaking heat wave &mdash; in January. LAist's Yusra Farzan has more on when it arrives, and when it will break.

What happens when the public school system adds a whole new grade for 4-year-olds?

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