Building the strong STEM workforce means developing programs to encourage young girls and women to build an interest in mathematics. Why is so much emphasis being put on math today?
Experts suggest that public education is teaching mathematics all wrong! Is teaching abstract mathematics to high school students actually useful? Are we scaring away would be math geniuses from pursuing an education in the field?
Education is such a valuable resource and children are utilizing their learned skills to do great things and develop new ideas. Who I Alana Matthews and what is her brilliant young mind building?
This Title I summer school program provides an opportunity for students to keep working on their reading skills this summer. These resources are incredibly important. We need more programs like this!
Teachers have one of the most difficult and important jobs that exists in our society. Some of them are taking it upon themselves to think outside the box. What in the world does math have to do with baseball?
Do your kids struggle with math? You’re not alone… the Huffington Post has a few tips on how to change their angst into enjoyment: Seek help to keep up. Memorize terms. Practice, practice, practice!!
Math anxiety is not natural. It is learned. If it is learned, we can learn to overcome it. Don’t let yourself think that you just aren’t good at math. When you become confident yourself, your child will follow suit!
Through early identification and proper support of the learning challenged we can prevent students from ever falling behind in school. These creative students should not have to wait for the resources they need!
Programming and math have many overlapping skill sets. Traditionally, kids that are good at math are known to get into programming and find success. What would happen if students were taught programming first?
For most kids, summer school is their worst nightmare. Believe it or not, some children crave structure. These young students signed themselves up for a unique summer school opportunity to brush up on their math skills!
