You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play ...

UC San Diego is trying to solve a math problem. The university said a growing number of students are starting their freshman year lacking high school math proficiency. KPBS reporter Jacob Aere says ...

The U.S. high school graduation rate is among the highest in years, with 86 percent of seniors attaining a diploma after four years of study. The rate should be a reason to crow. But it isn’t. The ...

Efforts to use the tech to customize lessons to students' individual interest demonstrate its potential—and the shortcomings.