April 9, 2026 - Some students are attracted to the small student population, the accessible rent prices and the research opportunities at UC Merced. This story was updated with a correction on Nov. 20 ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Was math the one subject that simply didn't add up for you in school? Plenty of students struggle with mastering mathematics, but a new program is finding that starting early with a ...

Why planning matters: A preschool lesson plan outlines learning goals in language, math, science, arts, and physical skills, ensuring no area is overlooked. Mixing methods: Sensory play, themed ...

EdSource · A University of California in the heart of farm country aims to attract more students Despite research showing the crucial importance of math at a preschool level for future academic ...

The findings are from a meta-analysis, or systematic review, of 18 studies looking at number board games and early math skills in children preschool through second grade. “We selected this topic ...

Early childhood math doesn’t have to be worksheets and drills—it can be joyful, hands-on, and woven into everyday play. From number board games to ten-frame worksheets and sensory manipulatives, ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is the best way to help poor schoolchildren succeed at math? A study now sheds light on the ways preschool activities may -- or may not -- help children develop cognitive skills. What is the best ...

The Student Achievement Partners guidelines outline similar criteria, though with more general recommendations rather than ...

Just a few months after California overhauled the way it teaches children to read, a new bill takes on math education.