Mathematical thinking begins in the early years with dialogue and real-world exploration
Math is not primarily about numbers, but about thinking. It all begins with parent-child conversations about mathematical ideas.
K-12 engineering teachers lack education system support
We need a more engineering-literate public. This starts with our children. As a nation, we must invest in preparing the next generation of students to think creatively and optimistically about the future, to think like engineers.
The importance of fueling children’s curiosity in STEM education
The importance of fueling children’s curiosity in STEM education
Math scores stink in America. Other countries teach it differently – and see higher achievement.
There is a growing chorus of math experts who recommend ways to bring America’s math curriculum into the 21st century to make it more reflective of what children in higher-performing countries learn.
4 Long-Term Benefits Of Learning A Foreign Language
Learning a foreign language has many lifetime benefits. Here are 4 examples
10 Nonfiction Children’s Books That Humanize Mathematics
Math is often seen as a subject removed from everyday feelings and experiences. These ten nonfiction children's books reveal the people who loved math and made it an important part of their identities.
STEM Education Needs a Course Correction
All children need some form of STEM—whether they choose to pursue a career in it or not—so that they can be pilots and not just passengers in this technological age.
25 Women’s History Month Picture Books To Add To Your Collection
Help your children celebrate Women's History Month with these children's books
3 Fun Activities for Strengthening Numeracy Skills
These fun math activities give middle and high school students a chance to play with numbers—and learn at the same time.
If We Want Bookworms, We Need to Get Beyond Leveled Reading
When it comes to nurturing kids’ love of reading, research suggests variety, choice—and encouragement to stretch—can make a difference.