kindergarten
The relation of kindergarten classroom environment to teacher, family, and school characteristics and child outcomes
We observed 223 largely suburban or rural public school kindergarten classrooms in 3 states to...
The influence of classroom aggression and classroom climate on aggressive–disruptive behavior
Research suggests that early classroom experiences influence the socialization of aggression. Tracking changes in the...
Differences in social adjustment and classroom behavior between children retained in kindergarten and groups of age and grade matched peers
Children are routinely retained in kindergarten because of perceived academic and social difficulties. The current...
Long-term prediction of achievement and attitudes in mathematics and reading
The purpose of the longitudinal study was to investigate the prediction of children's (a) academic...
Preschool measures of self-esteem and achievement motivation as predictors of third-grade achievement
Longitudinal data on 404 children from predominantly low-income areas in 3 regionally distinct sites were...
Evaluation of a school-based, universal violence prevention program: low-, medium-, and high-risk children
The current investigation examined the differential effectiveness of Peace Builders, a large-scale, universal violence prevention...