We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...
Last year, one of my strongest students could solve complex equations flawlessly–but paused when I asked a simple question: “Why does this method work?” Her hesitation was not unusual. Many students ...
Despite decades of reform efforts, mathematics teaching in the U.S. has changed little in the last century. As a result, it seems, American students have been left behind, now ranking 40th in the ...
EdSource · What a California State University’s new polytechnic status means for its future What a California State University’s new polytechnic status means for its future June 11, 2026 - As a ...
A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that only one in eight elementary teacher preparation programs nationwide devote enough time to teaching fundamental math content ...