A study by economists shows a wide gap between the kinds of math problems kids who work in retail markets do well and the kinds of problems kids in school do well. In India, many kids who work in ...

In India, many kids who work in retail markets have good math skills. They can quickly perform a range of calculations to ...

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A controversial new movement promoting the "science of math" has come into the math establishment's crosshairs.

As enrollments drop, city after city is facing pressure to close half-empty schools. Fewer kids means fewer dollars. Consolidating two schools saves money because it means paying for one less ...

U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up where schools have failed. U.S. employers and colleges are contending with ...

Alisha Horton said her best work gets done at 5:30 each morning, while her baby and toddler are still sleeping. When 11-month-old Octavia and 3-year-old Matthew wake up between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., ...