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 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...

Singapore Math: Mastering deep understanding through visual learning

For decades, one small nation has consistently dominated international education rankings, particularly in mathematics. Singapor...

The architecture of expertise: How deliberate practice builds the expert mind

If genius is "manufactured," then expertise is the blueprint. For years, society has clung to the "innate talent" myth to explai...