Reasoning Mind

Reasoning Mind
Type 501(c)(3) public charity
Founded 2000
Location Houston, Texas
Focus Improving K-12 math education
Employees 120+
Motto "Rethinking the future of math education."
Website reasoningmind.org

Reasoning Mind (RM) is a non-profit organization that develops computer-based math curricula and works with schools to implement them in classrooms.[1] In addition, RM provides professional development to teachers using the program. The organization works closely with partner schools to help them achieve a successful implementation.

In the 2010-2011 school year, roughly 23,000 students in grades 2-6 are enrolled in RM's courses. Most of RM's students are in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Compton (Los Angeles).

The program has been endorsed by the Philanthropy Roundtable, and RM's teacher professional development was praised by The National Council on Teacher Quality.[2][3] In December 2008, the Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas included RM in a list of ten "programs that get an A+."[4]

Reasoning Mind is primarily funded by philanthropy. Major supporters include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Houston Endowment, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, and the ExxonMobil Foundation.[5] The program is also funded by a grant from the Texas Education Agency.

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References

  1. ^ Radcliffe, Jennifer, "A different take on mastering math," The Houston Chronicle (27 May 2008), http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2008_4574127. Retrieved 8 March 2009.
  2. ^ Rotherham, Andrew, "Achieving Teacher and Principal Excellence: A Guidebook for Donors," a publication of the Philanthropy Roundtable (2008), http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/files/TeacherExcellence.pdf. Retrieved 8 March 2009.
  3. ^ Julie Greenberg and Kate Walsh, "No Common Denominator: The Preparation of Elementary Teachers in Mathematics by America's Education Schools," a publication of the NCTQ (June 2008), http://www.nctq.org/p/publications/docs/nctq_ttmath_fullreport_20090213090609.pdf. Retrieved 8 March 2009.
  4. ^ The Academy of Medicine, Engineering & Science of Texas (2009). http://tamest.org/education/ Retrieved 8 March 2009
  5. ^ Miller, Robert, "Math program adds backers," Dallas Morning News (9 March 2008)

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