Early education trends in Singapore

Singapore consistently ranks at the very top of global academic assessments, leading many to mistakenly believe that its student...

Decoding the rhythm of time: Why clocks and calendars are fantastic early learning tools

Time is a highly abstract concept for young children. While they intuitively experience the passing of hours and days, visualizi...

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...

The critical truth: Why STEM education must begin in early childhood

A recent White Paper, Science Education: Fit for the Future, prepared by a coalition of researchers from Flinders University a...

How strong early math skills pave the way for later algebra success

Algebra is widely recognized as a critical gateway subject for students. Passing Algebra I typically leads to enrollment in more...

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...