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 ...

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When Dylan and Matthew Goode bounded into the Score Educational Center in Alameda, Dylan, 6, asked for a turn with the ladybug-shaped computer mouse. And Matthew, 4, wanted to know when he could shoot ...

Education leaders in California are turning their sights to making sure students have a strong foundation in mathematics when they enter kindergarten. And that means introducing students to math in ...

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 ...

It is just as natural for young children to think mathematically about their world as it is for them to use language. They develop mathematical knowledge as they manipulate objects and reason about ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. The debate over ...

Kindergarten is a time of great learning. Kids get to try new things and practice basic academic skills, including the fundamentals of math. Their kindergarten lesson plan will likely include counting ...

On a recent morning in South Seattle, Kristin Alfonzo challenged her preschoolers to make the number 7 using beads strung across two rows of pipe cleaners. One 5-year-old boy slid four beads across ...

The popularity of my recent Psychology Today blog post (Preschool Isn't Prep—It's Prime Time for Brain Growth) underscored something powerful: a growing wave of parents and educators are rethinking ...