The atmosphere was more carnival than academic, based on enthusiasm and participation at Family Math Night at Ashland University, where the combination of entertainment and learning attracted a crowd.

Rosa Mendoza with her two children, David Sanroman, 7, and Miah Rivera-Mendoza, 10, at Frank Guzick Elementary School in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Mendoza has tried to help her kids make ...