This is the first in a two-part series. 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 the most contentious in ...

Recent research and expert reviews underscore the effectiveness of play-based learning in strengthening preschoolers’ early math skills. From simple board games and LEGO construction to sensory number ...

A large body of research evidence suggests that strong math skills in young children are a powerful predictor of future academic success. But early-childhood educators—the professionals who are ...

Technology use in early learning offers promising opportunities—and lots of unanswered questions. Preschool classrooms are usually crowded and chaotic. There is often one lead teacher for fifteen or ...

PBS KIDS’ “Dinosaur Train” is inspiring preschool activities that merge entertainment with education, blending paleontology facts with creative, hands-on learning. Educators and parents are using the ...

As students across the country make the gradual return to in-person classes, teachers have looked to new digital platforms to help combat learning loss and narrow growing achievement gaps in early ...

April 9, 2026 - Some students are attracted to the small student population, the accessible rent prices and the research opportunities at UC Merced. A group of California parents and preschool ...

Mathematics is one of humanity’s great achievements. By enhancing the capabilities of the human mind, mathematics has facilitated the development of science, technology, engineering, business, and ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeing high growth in pre-K enrollment — and with that, increased readiness in reading and math. RELATED: From Doorsteps to ...

Thirty-four more Alabama classrooms are adopting a program for prekindergarten through third grade that officials say aims to consistently use the best teaching methods for students during those ...