Unintended competitors: Why L.A. preschools are closing as transitional kindergarten thrives
California's TK expansion led to 167 community preschool closures in Los Angeles County, cutting child-care slots and straining care for children younger than four.
Transitional kindergarten goes universal in Oakland
Grass Valley Elementary School experienced a 40% drop in enrollment from 2019 to 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fears surrounding potential school closure.