Many explanations for the gender gap in math skills don't hold up, suggests new research on math skills and gender in 86 countries. Math has traditionally been seen as a man's game, and the statistics ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Just before the pandemic struck, girls had overtaken boys’ scores in math and finally ...

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...

The gender gap in math perceived to exist between girls and boys has long been contested. New research published in the journal Science adds clarity to the debate and demonstrates that girls perform ...

Girls are great at math. But if they’re even better at reading, they might be more motivated to choose a humanities-focused career. ByKatherine J. Wu Monday, July 15, 2019 NOVA NextNOVA Next A complex ...

Earlier this month, Maryam Mirzakhani became the first woman in history to win a Fields Medal — “math’s Nobel Prize.” This is a cause for celebration, but also for reflection. Things are definitely ...