For some families, it may feel like a rite of passage, but the reality is, preschool isn’t required for children. In fact, only 19 states in the U.S., as well as Washington D.C., mandate kindergarten for kids. “No state in the U.S. legally requires children to attend preschool,” explains Julie A. Riess, co-founder and chief … Continue reading Is preschool required? What parents need to know