What's the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level? Educators have long debated the merits of these ...

Kids are learning machines…but how do they do it? Cognitive scientist Elizabeth Bonawitz is helping us understand how ...

Dyscalculia, characterized by deficits in number sense and calculation skills, affects approximately 5%–7% of the population ...

Proficiency in early math skills lays the groundwork for more advanced mathematical abilities, and socioeconomic disparities in these skills are apparent even before children begin formal schooling (e ...

A prominent educational neuroscientist has warned that we risk further eroding children’s cognitive development if the expansion of edtech into classrooms continues as it is currently.

Chess is more than just a game — it’s a powerful tool for brain development in children. It teaches them how to think logically, plan ahead, and solve problems with patience and precision. Each move ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. The thing that ...

Researchers found widespread overactivation in brain activity in unmedicated children with anxiety disorders. Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) led to improved clinical functioning and ...

Cognitive training can help improve student engagement and performance, while building a foundation for robust brain health in the future.