Why are the math skills of California college students in alarming decline?

The unintended consequences of changing admission standards

In 2020, the University of California (UC) Board of Regents made t...

California moves to close the inequality gap with universal math screening for kindergartners

At ChildUp, we have long advocated for early academic support as the "great equalizer". A new legislative proposal in California...

The boundary balance: Why authoritative guidance is the anchor for childhood talent

At ChildUp, we believe that providing a child with a high-touch, 365-day-a-year learning environment is the key to unlocking the...

The IQ Myth: Why your child’s potential is a moving target, not a fixed score

For decades, the IQ score has been treated like a biological "speed limit"—a fixed number that determines how far a child can go...

Drawing as Cognitive Glue: Why your child’s sketches are the blueprint for advanced memory and learning

We often view a child’s drawings as cute keepsakes for the refrigerator, but science suggests they are actually sophisticated ex...

The secret language of toddlers: How early engagement fuels verbal talent

One of the most anticipated milestones for any parent is that first "Mama" or "Dada." However, the journey to speech begins long...