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 ...

Many parents are pulling double or even triple duty right now: working, parenting, and teaching. That can be really daunting. And even when some students begin “virtual learning,” they’ll likely turn ...

In the latest version of the Nation’s Report Card, students’ math scores fell an average of five points for fourth graders and eight points for eighth graders nationwide. This historic drop in scores ...

Few elementary education programs give future teachers enough exposure to foundational math concepts, like number sense and algebraic reasoning, before they reach the classroom. That’s the upshot of a ...

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 ...