What’s the real story behind “redshirting” kindergarten? Both my kids have later summer birthdays, so they’ll meet the age requirement for kindergarten but will be really young for their class. Does the data support holding them back for a year so they’re some of the oldest in their grade? —Tove For the uninitiated: “redshirting” is…

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