Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but ...

Here is an undeniable fact: Math is hard! Even the ones who scored excellent grades in math have cried behind doors for multiple wrong answers in the same subject. No matter how intelligent a child is ...

Wouldn't it be great if you could plot your retirement with a single, simple mathematical equation? Imagine plugging in the numbers and, presto, you know precisely what it will take to make your ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Math education is ...