Holly's birthday is two days before the cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. Her parents are considering delaying her school entry by one year. They should know that research reveals that
A) there are long-term academic benefits from delaying school entry.
B) school readiness cannot be cultivated through classroom experiences.
C) there are long-term social benefits from delaying school entry.
D) younger first graders outperform same-age children a year behind them.

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Research indicates that younger first graders often outperform same-age peers who are held back, suggesting that delaying school entry does not necessarily confer long-term academic or social advantages.

Holly's Birthday Is Two Days Before the Cutoff Date for Kindergarten