Can a four-year-old master fractions, or even learn algebra, in pre-school? Not quite, but data from the National Research Council show the earlier children are exposed to any kind of focused math ...

February 19, 2026 - Arizona State University wants Cal Grants for its California-based students, but California officials say its not eligible. It is just as natural for young children to think ...

This is the second in a two-part series. Part one can be found here. The debate over what early math should look like and what should be included in the Common Core State Standards for math is one of ...

February 19, 2026 - Arizona State University wants Cal Grants for its California-based students, but California officials say its not eligible. In education circles, early literacy — such as ensuring ...

Claire Madden, a math education specialist for Milwaukee schools, shows teachers different methods of subtracting two-digit numbers. Credit: Abby J. McFarland for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...

It is one of most widely accepted axioms in math education: Good teachers matter. But what are the qualities of an effective mathematics teacher? The answer, as a recent federal report suggests, ...

Senate Bill 29 is now heading to the governor’s desk. The bill is designed to strengthen students comprehension in math and improve student outcomes in public schools across New ...

The Orcutt Union School District is exploring options for new mathematics instruction materials for transitional kindergarten through the 8th grade, and samples of the instructional materials will ...

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