School discipline policies are broadly intended to foster a high-quality learning environment by maintaining safety in the classroom; however, far too often, schools adopt measures that harm a student's social, emotional, academic, and in some cases, physical health and well-being. To create physically safe and emotionally supportive environments…

This review protocol guides the review of research that informs the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) "Preparing Young Children for School" practice guide and related intervention reports. The review protocol is used in conjunction with version 4.1 of the "WWC Standards Handbook" and "WWC Procedures Handbook." The new…

The kindergarten discussed in this article is part of the college preparatory program of a K-12 school. The school focuses on a wide variety of developmental skills and cognitive challenges to ensure the mastery of skills by each child/student at every grade level along the way. All teachers emphasize skills development. The kindergarten…