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 ...

In the countless times preschool teacher Cecelia Blue-Ford has read “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to her preschool students at Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School, she never saw the book ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers have discovered that preschoolers who better process words associated with numbers and understand the quantities associated with these words are more likely to have success with math when ...

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, ...