This article was originally published in The Hechinger Report. ASTON, Pa.— In Jodie Murphy’s kindergarten class, math lessons go beyond the basics of counting and recognizing numbers. On a recent ...

As many as 45% of U.S. high school seniors lack basic math skills, while more than 30% lack basic reading skills—the lowest rates in more than three decades—according to test results released by the U ...

Politicians have touted modern manufacturing as the solution for lifting the economy and providing good jobs. But today's manufacturing work requires strong math skills — not just adding and ...

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...