State Strategies for Improving Young Children’s Math Skills
Early math instruction is as important to young learners' futures as literacy. It's time for math to get the same level of attention.
May 2024
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Volume 24, No. 2
States’ Early Learning Initiatives in 2023 Seed 2024 Plans
A new NASBE Policy Update examines state actions in on early childhood education in 2023.
State Advances in Early Childhood Education Seed Plans for 2024
In 2023, several states made significant strides toward universal pre-K, increased funding and support for early educators, and improved literacy and math instruction.
NASBE, NCSL Hold Convening on Early Literacy and Math in San Diego
tate board of education members from the National Association of State Boards of Education’s (NASBE’s) Early Literacy Work Group joined state legislators from across the U.S. to collaborate and discuss the latest research and state activities surrounding early literacy and math policymaking.
NASBE’s Standard Highlights Opportunities to Advance Math and Science Instruction
Authors in this issue advance reasons for building educators’ capacity to pinpoint gaps in learning so it is possible for all students to achieve mastery and to help students understand math and science concepts and their relevance in the world around them.
Advancing Math and Science Instruction
Advancing math and science education entails doing something different so it is possible for all students to achieve mastery.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Math Achievement
Without urgent attention, the problem of unfinished learning will compound as students advance to later grades.
The Urgent Need for Tailored Math Instruction
States can shift away from grade-level myopia to help students catch up.