At the beginning of a recent math class, students spent six minutes discussing a topic they knew well: themselves. What’s ...

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Data released by the Oregon Department of Education in the fall showed that student proficiency rates for mathematics dropped to about 30%. At the same time, investments championed by Gov. Tina Kotek ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Linda Darling-Hammond is an expert on education research and policy. PISA scores reveal deep problems in how the United States ...

One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in themselves and each other. Yet, ...

Elementary and middle school are both pivotal times in young people’s lives. Children experience a lot of emotional, physical and educational changes. They learn how to communicate with their peers ...

When you walk into a math classroom in Charleston County School District, you can feel the difference. Students aren’t just memorizing steps–they’re reasoning through problems, explaining their ...

AI is no longer just a homework helper—it’s becoming a partner in learning math. From step-by-step problem walkthroughs to guiding questions that build reasoning skills, AI tools are changing how ...

The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress just painted a dismal picture of math performance in America’s schools, continuing to show more than a decade of stagnation.