Education in the United States: A Brief Overview -- 2005 ...

The majority of 5-year-olds attend free public kindergartens. Most public elementary schools offer free kindergarten education, and the average class size is 20 students. Almost all public school kindergartens report that teachers read stories aloud to the children each day. The majority also arrange for the students to engage each day in running, climbing and other motor skill activities ... ................
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