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 ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. A group of California parents and preschool teachers are overcoming their fear of math ...

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 ...

ALSO SEE PARENT24's SCHOOL READINESS SECTION! Parents play a critical role in their children’s early math education. They not only can provide math-related toys and games, but serve as role models ...

A butterfly math worksheet helps preschoolers build early math skills like counting, number recognition, and simple addition. These printable activities turn learning into a fun, hands-on experience, ...

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 ...

EdSource · From a juvenile facility to a college dorm room Teaching math remotely to kids who might literally throw a tantrum onscreen would be laughable in a typical year. But California preschool ...

CHICAGO—Scores of preschool and kindergarten teachers across the city are embedding math concepts into daily classroom activities, in a promising new program that gives students a foundation for more ...