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An eye-opening early education research study in Canada: Children who are behind in math when they start kindergarten are still behind 9 years later

When toddlers step into their first kindergarten classroom, they bring a wide spectrum of early numeracy skills with them. While...

Deconstructing the gifted myth: Why every child is a potential masterpiece

The "gifted child" label is one of the most deeply ingrained myths in modern education. It is a concept that has spawned an enti...

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...

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