“Yes. Kindergarten is important for building the social and academic skills they need to be successful in the first grade.”

— Tracy Williams, social worker, Lawrence

“Yes. Both of my kids went, and I believe they got a lot out of it.”

— Cale Emerson, utility contractor, Topeka

“I think it would be great to have some sort of standardized testing to determine if the child should be required to go, but I don't think it should be mandatory.”

— Dennis Russell, contractor, Altoona

“No. I think that the public school system has failed in every other aspect, and I don't see how kindergarten is any different.”

— Alisha Knight, housekeeper, Altoona