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Shana Engel, a teacher in Colorado Springs, talked about how her mother’s struggle to learn English shaped her approach and ...

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For many students, mathematics feels less like a subject and more like a verdict, you’re either “good at it” or you’re not. There’s no escape from maths in school, and for some, every class brings a ...

This year has seen some amazing advancements in fundamental mathematics. Researchers have made breakthroughs in geometry, topology, chaos theory, and more. And a startling three of our top 10 ...

If math was never your strongest subject, take a number. But veteran teacher Courtney Phillips discovered math is hidden in an ancient game. In 20 years as a 4th grade teacher, she observed that math ...

The Haystack Trail twists and turns as it crosses a bridge at Mountwood Park east of Parkersburg. (Photo by William Butler) The Haystack Trail twists and turns as it crosses a bridge at Mountwood Park ...

Fifty years ago, Virginia’s Historic Triangle was the eastern point for the Bikecentennial, a cross-country ride organized in celebration of America’s 200th anniversary in 1976. While Jamestown hosted ...