The definition of a censure is a strong judgment of disapproval. An example of censure is a newspaper article condemning a new educational practice. Censure is defined as to criticize or judge in a harsh manner. 1  An example of censure is for a writer to create a piece that tears apart a new social policy.  An example of censure is for a state legislature to criticize of its members for misuse of campaign funds.
Alaska does not have a state policy on early entrance to kindergarten. LEA determine whether and to what extent it is permitted. The official minimum age for entrance to kindergarten is five years of age on or before September 1. Alaska Statutes define 'school age' as six years of age on or before September 1 following the beginning of the school year, and under the age of 20 and has not completed the 12th grade (AS 14.03.070)
Kindergarten is the first and most important year of schooling for children. It is a time of personal adjustment and a stepping out beyond the family to the wider world. Mesa Public Schools offers full-day kindergarten at every elementary school. Half-day kindergartners are also welcome at each of our schools. By Governing Board policy and state law, children enrolling in kindergarten must turn 5 before September 1. Beginning in August 2011, kindergarten students will begin learning the Arizona Academic Content Standard for English Language Arts and Mathematics (Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards).