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The Learning Curve: One Parent's Experience With San Diego Unified's Transitional Kindergarten
Dana Cole is excited about her now 5-year-old son’s transitional kindergarten experience at San Diego Unified’s Foster Elementary.

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Dana Cole is excited about her now 5-year-old son’s transitional kindergarten experience at San Diego Unified’s Foster Elementary.

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