The power of narrative: The fantastic life of the butterfly

At its core, science is a collection of stories about how the world works, and mathematics is the language used to describe the...

The Danish parenting model: The advantages of letting children face positive risks

Denmark frequently tops global charts for happiness and child well-being. While strong social policies like robust public educat...

The hidden complexity of nature and nurture in the development of talent

For decades, parents and educators have debated whether children are born with a fixed "blueprint" or if they are entirely produ...

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...