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California is in the midst of major reforms in the way math is taught based on the Common Core standards. It is also implementing new approaches to teaching science as a result of the state’s adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards. At the same time, the state faces a shortage of teachers in both math and science. How well students do in each of these major areas of the curriculum have long-range implications for California’s future.
August 7, 2017

Fade to black: How teachers are using the solar eclipse to shed light on science

Rare astronomical phenomena on Aug. 21 coincides with the start of school for many districts.

Carolyn Jones
July 31, 2017

Live stream conference aims to help math teachers up their games with students

Virtual and in-person math conferences feature experts who share resources and strategies to help teachers foster mathematical curiosity in students.

Theresa Harrington
July 25, 2017

Tech nonprofit helping African-American teens get ahead in coding

Hidden Genius Project, among others, provides free programming classes to underrepresented groups.

Carolyn Jones
July 14, 2017

Summer science, math and reading resources for families

Project Lead the Way, the California Mathematics Council and Storyline Online provide ideas for activities parents and children can do together.

Theresa Harrington
July 14, 2017

Q & A: Book highlights vibrant, effective strategies for teaching math

Former teacher Tracy Johnston Zager draws on classroom observations, personal experiences, research and other resources to inspire math teachers.

Theresa Harrington
July 4, 2017

Oakland expands computer game math program used by 1 million students in California and nationwide

Oakland joins districts in California and across the country that see improvements in math proficiency among students who work with ST Math

Theresa Harrington
June 27, 2017

From Kabul to Mountain View: World's top girl coders headed to California this summer

The Technovation contest is one of many summer programs aimed at encouraging girls to pursue math and computer science.

Carolyn Jones
June 27, 2017

What can U.S. schools learn from top education systems in other countries?

High quality teaching is key to student success in high-performing countries and school systems, study finds.

Theresa Harrington
June 11, 2017

Middle-school students embrace endless summer ... of linear equations

Free summer programs help kids struggling in math get a head start on algebra and geometry.

Carolyn Jones
June 4, 2017

More teachers turning to nonprofits for innovative science lessons

Nonprofit organizations like Save the Frogs are helping schools implement California's new science standards.

Carolyn Jones
May 31, 2017

Assembly pressing for solutions to teacher shortage in state budget

Gov. Jerry Brown has his own idea, using $11 million in federal funding.

John Fensterwald
May 30, 2017

California programs to entice would-be teachers to the classroom

Statewide efforts to increase the number of math and science teachers have had some impact.

Carolyn Jones
May 30, 2017

Math, science professionals say goodbye to the office park, hello to the classroom

To help solve California's math and science teacher shortage, new programs aim to help mid-career professionals switch careers.

Carolyn Jones
May 16, 2017

Q & A: Teaching math that isn't boring to students

Better Math Teaching Network in New England is testing new high school math instructional strategies to be shared with educators around the country.

Theresa Harrington
April 28, 2017

Pilot science test underway in California, despite dispute with federal officials

Computer-based exam based on Next Generation Science Standards to be given through June.

Carolyn Jones