Most people in the math education space agree that students need to be fluent with basic math facts. By the time kids are in ...

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Math education is rapidly changing. And while there are real headwinds with respect to math achievement, the new ideas and curricula that are emerging have the potential to power real progress for ...

An analysis of data from 200,000 students using a computer-assisted math program supports an optimistic view of skill-focused, mastery-based learning, even with limited use.

Experts agree: Elementary teachers need to have a strong foundation in math. But teacher-preparation programs don’t always dedicate much time to elementary math coursework. That’s starting to change, ...

EdSource · From a juvenile facility to a college dorm room In education circles, early literacy — such as ensuring all children are reading by third grade — gets a lot of attention, and rightfully so.

January 22, 2026 - Fausto Lopez finished high school, got an associate degree and applied to attend a four-year college - all while inside juvenile detention. Fierce wars continue to rage around math ...

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...

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Math Nation has been named a finalist in the “Best Mathematics Instructional Solution” category of the 2025 CODiE Awards, the premier peer-recognized program celebrating innovation and excellence in ...