“I’m not a math person.” That’s what one facilitator believed before participating in professional learning as part of the Count Play Explore initiative. Find out how this statewide effort in California helps early educators overcome math anxiety and spark joyful learning.
Gaps in children’s math development often begin before they enter kindergarten—and without early intervention, those gaps can widen and persist throughout elementary school and beyond. Two recent studies show there’s a way to intervene early and effectively.
WestEd experts will present at the 2025 MAA MathFest in Sacramento, August 6–9. Join us at a free, interactive lunch for families, educators, developers, and researchers following the event on Saturday, August 9.
Strong early math skills prepare children for success in kindergarten and set the foundation for future academic success. Join us on Thursday, August 21, to explore best practices for early math instruction and effective strategies for family engagement in early math learning.
Carnegie Math Pathways offers new professional services that help educators and institutions create stronger systems that support students’ math success. From GenAI-ready instruction to holistic student supports and technical assistance, our services drive meaningful and lasting math reform.
Integrate generative AI into math instruction in ways that are meaningful, research-aligned, and sustainable. Designed for K–12 teacher professional learning communities, this program offers structured, yearlong support for teacher teams.
In our new series of briefs, WestEd mathematics education experts offer research-based strategies to address today’s most pressing challenges in math teaching and learning, from GenAI’s potential to improve K–12 math education to dual enrollment math to increase postsecondary access and success.
