DOWNEY, Calif. — Although transitional kindergarten classes have been available in California since the 2012-13 school year, a major change has taken place.
For the first time in history, universal TK classes for 4-year-olds in the state are available this school year.
“Working with this grade level is really fun,” said Kristen Zemke, who teaches TK classes at Price Elementary School in Downey. “It allows you to be creative. They need hands-on, so you’re constantly looking at ways to engage them.”…