Degree Date

6-2018

Document Type

Dissertation - NLU Access

Degree Name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Academic Discipline

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Vicki Gunther

Abstract

This proposed policy advocates for Northwest Suburban School District A to adopt a full-day kindergarten model in all seven of its elementary schools which would potentially impact over 600 kindergarten students on a yearly basis. The adoption of a full-day kindergarten model has been popular in many suburban school districts, and there is ample evidence to substantiate the need for a full-day kindergarten model in Northwest Suburban School District A. With changing demographics, student needs, and evolving parent work patterns, the full-day kindergarten model would positively impact the local school community.

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