Focusing on the language skills of English Learners key to boosting math scores

April 16, 2018

Focusing on the language skills of English Learners key to boosting math scores

An Education Trust–West report highlights successful strategies some California districts implemented to improve English learners' performance in math.

April 8, 2018

A quiet revolt reshaping the pathway to college

Alternatives to algebra open up new opportunities for students.

March 11, 2018

Lullaby of algebra: How mixing music and math helps engage students

Music can help students remember math formulas and relieve stress in the classroom, studies show.

February 14, 2018

With support instead of punishment, a California school district works to improve special education

County offices of education are working with districts identified for "differentiated assistance" due to poor performance by student subgroups.

February 8, 2018

California's ambitious education reforms paying off in higher graduation rates and math scores, study finds

The study showed a significant increase in math performance, especially among low-income high school students.

February 4, 2018

‘It’s a big world out there’: Teachers take math outside the classroom

Learning math at the beach, on a city street, at the playground can engage even the most math-averse students, teachers say

January 4, 2018

A focus on writing in every class is key to success in this rural California district

Culture shift included schoolwide writing, comprehensive teacher training, teambuilding, new classes, and stressing importance of standardized tests.

December 18, 2017

From the field to the classroom: Pro sports teams are becoming players in math, science education

49ers, Ducks, other teams offer free curriculum to California teachers.

December 14, 2017

State Standards strong in California, report says

Study of 24 states shows California's math and English language arts standards are rigorous and are focused on college and career-readiness.

November 19, 2017

Encouraging students to make mistakes to improve math outcomes

San Francisco Unified incorporates social and emotional learning in math curriculum to provide richer academic lessons and improve student outcomes.

November 5, 2017

Math festivals help elementary students — and their families — see math as fun

Across the state, a growing number of elementary schools are hosting math nights and festivals for students and families to show that math is fun and can be practiced every day -- and not only in the classroom.

Ashley Hopkinson

October 29, 2017

In face of shortage, California colleges to shrink time to become a math teacher

State grants allow campuses to shorten credential process from 5 1/2 to 4 years.

Carolyn Jones

October 8, 2017

Signs of hope amid Smarter Balanced math scores

Third-graders, the first class taught according to Common Core standards since kindergarten, show the biggest gains.

Carolyn Jones

September 19, 2017

CSU faculty rebels against changes in remedial and math education, calls for delay

Faculty wants a one-year delay to discuss reforms that include dropping no-credit remedial classes and allowing students to fulfill math requirements that don't need Algebra II skills.

Larry Gordon and Mikhail Zinshteyn

September 1, 2017

Tulare County Office of Education leads 5th-grade math improvement project

Central Valley math improvement project aims to triple students' math proficiency in eight districts in four years.