Math achievement has been stagnating for over a decade. What could turn that around? As the “science of reading” makes big strides, one can’t help but ask if there’s an analogous “science of math.” ...

A slide shown to the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee shows an increase in the number of elementary school pupils performing at grade level in math (in green) and a decrease in the number ...

Last year, one of my strongest students could solve complex equations flawlessly–but paused when I asked a simple question: “Why does this method work?” Her hesitation was not unusual. Many students ...

June 4, 2026 - Teachers say escalating costs are swallowing their raises, while district leaders say schools can’t shoulder the cost as they grapple with declining enrollment. When I was teaching ...