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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 22 MIN

Building Math Minds: Counting, Curiosity & How Early Numeracy Really Develops

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Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Arun Ramanathan, CEO at PowerMyLearning; Deborah Stipek, Emeriti Professor and Dean at Stanford University; Joanna Bruno, CAO at the Colorado Department of Education; and Dana Nunn, Managing Director at Valhalla Foundation.The speakers explored how early numeracy develops through the interconnected roles of counting, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences. They discussed how children build strong mathematical foundations from an early age, emphasizing the importance of research-informed practice, supportive instruction, and systems that nurture both confidence and conceptual understanding. The session highlighted how fostering curiosity and coherence in early math education can create stronger long-term academic outcomes and more equitable opportunities for young learners.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Arun Ramanathan, CEO at PowerMyLearning; Deborah Stipek, Emeriti Professor and Dean at Stanford University; Joanna Bruno, CAO at the Colorado Department of Education; and Dana Nunn, Managing Director at Valhalla Foundation.The speakers explored how early numeracy develops through the interconnected roles of counting, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences. They discussed how children build strong mathematical foundations from an early age, emphasizing the importance of research-informed practice, supportive instruction, and systems that nurture both confidence and conceptual understanding. The session highlighted how fostering curiosity and coherence in early math education can create stronger long-term academic outcomes and more equitable opportunities for young learners.

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