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Mollie Sussman and Eli Frankel show off his new race-car bed. The 5-year-old is one of 3.6 million children in the U.S. in 2020 who are starting kindergarten this year.

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Are ‘COVID kindergarteners’ ready for school?

by Vanessa Romo August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

More than 3.6 million children born in 2020 amid the COVID-19 global pandemic are walking into elementary schools across the country this fall.

An illustration shows an adult with long, wavy hair wearing a green shirt leaning over a school-aged child with short curly hair, wearing a red shirt, as the child writes in a blank notebook, presumably working on homework. They sit at a table covered in a stack of books, a cup of writing utensils, and a drinking glass. In the background, a domestic setting shows bookshelves and living room furniture.

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13 podcast episodes to make back-to-school season easier on kids and parents

by Malaka Gharib August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

The new school year can be exciting, but also stressful. Kids may be feeling anxious. Parents may be juggling new responsibilities. Experts share tips on how to manage this season of change.

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