Explorations In Math

As we embark on the 2010/11 academic year we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the many successes we enjoyed in the 2009/10 academic year.  By moving math beyond the school walls, creating a meaningful connection between kids and math, and helping elementary school communities focus on specific math goals and measures we’ve seen a math culture begin to take hold.  We invite you to learn more about this incredible year – read our stories on math culture at John Muir Elementary, how we’ve deepened our relationships, and how we engaged with our partner schools.  THANK YOU for your support and commitment to the math movement! We look forward to keeping you updated on our work in the year ahead.

Explorations in Math is seeking volunteers to help with our annual fundraising dinner, Make a Move for Math!  The event will be held on March 12^th at Bell Harbor.  We’re committed to making this year’s event our most successful yet and need the help of enthusiastic volunteers! Click here to learn more about joining our planning committee and the kind of support we need.  Please contact Megan Wildenradt at meganno@eimath.org if you’re interested or have questions.

MathFest has been instrumental in demonstrating how much the community supports the achievement of the children and families at Explorations in Math partner schools.  MathFest has grown from 450 participants in 2007 to the huge success of MathFest 2009 where over 800 individuals crowded the gym. This year’s MathFest promises to be our biggest and best ever—you’ve never seen math like this before.

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Dear Friends of Explorations in Math,

I am announcing today that I will be moving on from the position of Executive Director of Explorations in Math at the end of November. This is a difficult decision.  I am deeply passionate about the work of Explorations in Math and the need for a math movement to support children’s success in mathematics. It has been my honor to lead the Explorations in Math team and to work with so many people who share our vision.

My decision to step down as Executive Director is very personal and it took a lot of soul searching with my family to reach this point. I have no immediate plans to take another job. During the next four months, I will be focused on ensuring a smooth transition as our Board of Directors undertakes an aggressive search and hires my replacement.  (more…)

Explorations in Math is currently recruiting for two open positions.  Click here for more information and to apply.

The Lucky Seven Foundation has generously awarded Explorations in Math with a $5,000 grant to support the Exploring Math Programs!  The Lucky Seven Foundation has been committed to the needs of the Puget Sound area since 1996.  We are thrilled to name Lucky Seven as one of our supporters and look forward this partnership.  Thank you Lucky Seven Foundation!

In the 2009/10 academic year, Explorations in Math continued its work to build a sustainable math culture in elementary school communities. We are working on an analysis of our accomplishments with our new partnership model, but meanwhile, here’s a look at the populations we served:

• 1,146 students in 76 math clubs;
• 4,112 family members at 22 family math nights;
• 7,392 student responses to 42 monthly math challenges;
• 19 teachers and 456 students with Mathematician in Residence programs; and
• 140 students in Summer Math Camps.

 Thank you to our generous supporters – YOUR support allowed Explorations in Math to offer fun and engaging math opportunities to these children and families!

The Seattle Foundation awarded Explorations in Math a $30,000 grant this week!  This funding will support our work in the upcoming school year and allow Explorations in Math to continue providing fun, engaging, and relevant opportunities for children to practice and play math!  We applaud the Seattle Foundation for their commitment to the math movement. 

EIM member school, Brighton Elementary, is working hard to build math culture and provide more math opportunities for their students.  Brighton began offering EIM Programs to students last January and has already had some great successes!  Since January, Brighton has served 100 students through four math clubs, hosted two Family Math Nights, and posted monthly math challenge boards.  (more…)

Mark your calendars!  Our special fundraising dinner, Make a Move for Math, will be held on March 12, 2011 at Bell Harbor!  We’re anticipating another incredible event this year at a great new location.  Stay tuned for more details- click here for photos from last year’s Make a Move for Math.