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Disparities in advanced math and science skills begin by kindergarten

  • Written by Paul L. Morgan, Harry and Marion Eberly Fellow, Professor of Education and Demography, Department of Education Policy Studies, Penn State
Disparities in advanced math and science skills begin by kindergartenA child's family background has a lot to do with how advanced their math knowledge is in kindergarten.Nitat Termmee/Moment via Getty Images

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Racial and ethnic disparities in advanced math and science skills occur far earlier in the U.S. than previously known. Our new...

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