# Holding out or holding back? Kindergarten redshirting and retention shifted sharply during the pandemic

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:20:03+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-kindergarten-redshirting-retention-shifted-sharply.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/holding-out-or-holding-back-kindergarten-redshirting-and-retention-shi-490ecc/

By the time a child reaches the age of 4 or 5, most parents and caregivers have heard about "kindergarten readiness." But what if a 5-year-old still struggles to count to 10, sing the alphabet song or play cooperatively with other children?

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