Organization - MathPOWER

MathPOWER is dedicated to taking a comprehensive approach to developing both proficiency in advanced mathematics and personal resiliency as vehicles to bring about transformational change in the lives of urban youth. Our mission isn't just about students succeeding in math; it is about launching students on successful paths to pursue and complete a post-secondary education. MathPOWER envisions a world in which all students achieve competency in advanced mathematics which serves as a gateway to lifelong learning and a productive career.

Description:
MathPOWER, originally named Boston Algebra in Middle School (AIMS) Project, was founded in 1989. Inspired by the work of civil rights activist Robert Moses, MathPOWER aims to create more effective ways to teach mathematics to urban children. The increasing importance of math literacy combined with the widening achievement gap between more privileged school children and urban school children in Boston have created the need for MathPOWER.

The goals of the organization are to equalize the quality of educational opportunities for all youth and promote advanced mathematical learning in urban schools.

History:
The Boston Algebra in Middle Schools (AIMS) Project was founded in 1989. Its original mission was inspired by the work of civil rights activist Robert Moses. Moses correctly predicted that proficiency in advanced mathematics would play a critical role in qualifying individuals to participate in postsecondary education and to assume career pathways that would provide meaningful work and economic self-sufficiency. He became passionate about creating more effective ways to teach mathematics to urban children as he witnessed his own children’s struggle and growing disinterest in learning math. Under the heading of The Algebra Project, his work today continues at the national level to promote more effective ways of helping inner city children acquire facility with the symbolic language that lies at the heart of learning higher-level mathematics. At the time of its founding, the AIMS Project was part of The Algebra Project.

Contact people:

Cathy Livingston, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Erin Doherty, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

13 Lake Hall, Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mathpower.neu.edu

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Ruggles,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1

Miscellaneous Information

What is the type of this organization?
	501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Does the agency conduct CORI checks?
	Yes

Last updated on April 8, 2013