Unlocking young children's potential: Governors' role in strengthening early mathematics learning [Executive summary]

Description:

This brief highlights the emerging research on young children's potential and ability to master early mathematical concepts currently not reflected in state learning standards. Recommendations are provided to encourage governors to involve stakeholders, improve standards and assessment practices, and promote policy changes in the areas of teacher certification and professional development.

Resource Type:

Executive Summary

Author(s):

Szekely Amanda

Publisher(s):

National Governors' Association. Center for Best Practices

Funder(s):

Alliance for Early Success; Heising-Simons Foundation; Robert R. McCormick Foundation; David & Lucile Packard Foundation

Date Issued:

28 October, 2014

Source:

Washington, DC: National Governors' Association, Center for Best Practices. Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED570493.pdf

Topics:

7. Policies > 7.1. Child Care & Early Education Policies

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness > 1.2.7. Early Math/Numeracy

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